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The Zemstvo In Russia: An Experiment In Local Selfgovernment,Used
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The Essays In This 1982 Volume Result From A Conference Held At Stanford University In 1978, Assembled To Assess The Overall Character And Significance Of The Prerevolutionary Russian Experiment With The Principle And Practice Of Local Selfgovernment, The Zemstvo, Over Half Of Its Existence, 18641918. The Unifying Theme Of The Collection Is The Rejection Of The Liberal Myth Of The Zemstvo As An Instrument Of Social Integration. The Chapters Focus On The Substantive Elements Of Conflict And Tension That Existed Within The Zemstvos, Especially Between The Institutions' Two Principal Groups: The Landed Gentry, Who Dominated The Zemstvo, And The Peasants, Who Constituted The Majority Of The Population And Were Intended To The Beneficiaries Of Most Of The Economic And Cultural Programs, Yet Had Little Part In Their Formation. Based On The Contributors' Extensive Knowledge Of Their Respective Subjects, Many Of Them Provide Information From Previously Unpublished Materials In Soviet And American Archives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Zemstvo in Russia'? A: The main theme of 'The Zemstvo in Russia' is the rejection of the liberal myth that the zemstvo served as an instrument of social integration, focusing instead on the conflicts and tensions between the landed gentry and the peasant population.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Zemstvo in Russia' is Terence Emmons.
- Q: When was 'The Zemstvo in Russia' published? A: 'The Zemstvo in Russia' was published on April 30, 1982.
- Q: What kind of book is 'The Zemstvo in Russia'? A: 'The Zemstvo in Russia' is a hardcover book that contains essays based on a conference held at Stanford University, exploring local self-government in prerevolutionary Russia.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Zemstvo in Russia' has a total of 464 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays of this book? A: The essays cover the character and significance of the zemstvo, conflicts between the gentry and peasants, and insights from previously unpublished materials found in archives.
- Q: Is there any specific information on the zemstvo's history? A: Yes, the book assesses the zemstvo's history from its establishment in 1864 until 1918, highlighting its local self-government practices.
- Q: Can I find unpublished materials in this book? A: Yes, many contributors provide insights from previously unpublished materials from Soviet and American archives.