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Socialist Modern: East German Everyday Culture and Politics (Social History, Popular Culture, And Politics In Germany),Used
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The reunification of Germany in 1989 may have put an end to the experiment in East German communism, but its historical assessment is far from over. Where most of the literature over the past two decades has been driven by the desire to uncover the relationship between power and resistance, complicity and consent, more recent scholarship tends to concentrate on the everyday history of East German citizens.This volume builds on the latest literature by exploring the development and experience of life in East Germany, with a particular view toward addressing the question: What did modernity mean for the East German state and society? As such, the collection moves beyond the conceptual divide between statelevel politics and everyday life to sharply focus on the specific contours of the GDR's unique experiment in Cold War socialism. What unites all the essays is the question of how the very tensions around 'socialist modernity' shaped the views, memories, and actions of East Germans over four decades.'An impressive volume drawing together rich, diverse essays by some of the most interesting, wellknown, and experienced scholars on the GDR in the field, on both sides of the Atlantic.'Dr. Jan Palmowski, Senior Lecturer in European Studies at King's College London, and Review Editor for German History'Delving into many sides of the GDR modern, Pence and Betts present both new empirical evidence and offer insightful theoretical perspectives. The idea of the 'Socialist Modern' provides an excellent conceptual framework; the focus on culture fills a hole in the literature, the introduction is theoretically sophisticated and wellgrounded in the historiography, and the span and heterogeneity of the articles are impressive.'Donna Harsch, Associate Professor of History, Carnegie Mellon UniversityKatherine Pence is Assistant Professor of History, Baruch College, City University of New York.Paul Betts is Reader in Modern German History, University of Sussex, Brighton, England.ContributorsDaphne BerdahlPaul BettsAlon ConfinoGreg EghigianDagmar HerzogYoungSun HongThomas LindenbergerAlf LdtkeIna MerkelKatherine PenceJudd StitzielDorothee Wierling
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Socialist Modern: East German Everyday Culture and Politics'? A: The book explores the everyday history of East German citizens, examining how 'socialist modernity' shaped their views, memories, and actions during the GDR period, while bridging the gap between state-level politics and daily life.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Katherine Pence, an Assistant Professor of History at Baruch College, and Paul Betts, a Reader in Modern German History at the University of Sussex.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Socialist Modern' published? A: The book was published on February 21, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 392 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book contains diverse essays by experienced scholars and is well-grounded in historiography, making it suitable for academic study and research on East German history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that customers receive a copy in pristine condition.
- Q: Are there any notable contributors to this book? A: Yes, the book features contributions from several scholars, including Daphne Berdahl, Greg Eghigian, and Dagmar Herzog, among others.
- Q: What type of content can I expect from the essays in this book? A: The essays cover various aspects of East German life and culture, presenting both empirical evidence and theoretical perspectives on the concept of 'Socialist Modern'.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at scholars, students, and anyone interested in German history, particularly those seeking to understand the complexities of life in East Germany during the Cold War.