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The Body Soviet: Propaganda, Hygiene, And The Revolutionary State,Used
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In 1918 The People'S Commissariat Of Public Health Began A Quest To Protect The Health Of All Soviet Citizens, But Health Became More Than A Political Platform Or A Tactical Decision. The Soviets Defined And Categorized The World By Interpreting Political Orthodoxy And Citizenship In Terms Of Hygiene. The Assumed Political, Social, And Cultural Benefits Of A Regulated, Healthy Lifestyle Informed The Construction Of Soviet Institutions And Identity. Cleanliness Developed Into A Political Statement That Extended From Domestic Maintenance To Leisure Choices And Revealed Gender, Ethnic, And Class Prejudices. Dirt Denoted The Past And Poor Politics; Health And Cleanliness Signified Mental Acuity, Political Orthodoxy, And Modernity.Health, Though Essential To The Revolutionary Vision And Crucial To Soviet Plans For Utopia, Has Been Neglected By Traditional Histories Caught Up In Cold War Debates. The Body Soviet Recovers This Significant Aspect Of Soviet Thought By Providing A Crossdisciplinary, Comparative History Of Soviet Health Programs That Draws Upon Rich Sources Of Health Care Propaganda, Including Posters, Plays, Museum Displays, Films, And Mock Trials. The Analysis Of Propaganda Makes The Body Soviet More Than An Institutional History; It Is Also An Insightful Critique Of The Ideologies Of The Body Fabricated By Health Organizations.'A Masterpiece That Will Thoroughly Fascinate And Delight Readers. Starks'S Understanding Of Propaganda And Hygiene In The Early Soviet State Is Second To None. She Tells The Stories Of Soviet Efforts In This Field With Tremendous Insight And Ingenuity, Providing A Rich Picture Of Soviet Life As It Was Actually Lived.' Elizabeth Wood, Author Of From Baba To Comrade: Gender And Politics In Revolutionary Russia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Body Soviet' about? A: 'The Body Soviet' explores the intersection of health, propaganda, and the revolutionary state in Soviet Russia, examining how hygiene became a tool for political identity and social regulation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Body Soviet'? A: The book is authored by Tricia Starks, who provides a critical analysis of Soviet health programs and their cultural implications.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Body Soviet'? A: 'The Body Soviet' was published on November 4, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Body Soviet' have? A: 'The Body Soviet' contains 336 pages of detailed analysis and historical context.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Body Soviet' have? A: 'The Body Soviet' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes are covered in 'The Body Soviet'? A: 'The Body Soviet' covers themes such as propaganda, hygiene, political identity, and the impact of health on Soviet society.
- Q: Is there any critical reception of 'The Body Soviet'? A: Yes, 'The Body Soviet' has been praised for its insightful critique of Soviet ideology and for providing a rich portrayal of life in the early Soviet state.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'The Body Soviet'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the role of health and cleanliness in shaping Soviet identity and the ways in which health propaganda influenced public perception and behavior.
- Q: Are there any significant sources used in 'The Body Soviet'? A: 'The Body Soviet' utilizes a variety of sources, including health care propaganda materials, plays, films, and museum displays.
- Q: What makes 'The Body Soviet' unique compared to other historical works? A: 'The Body Soviet' stands out due to its cross-disciplinary approach and its focus on health as a critical aspect of Soviet history, which is often overlooked in traditional narratives.