Free Download David C. Engerman, "Modernization from the Other Shore: American Intellectuals and the Romance of Russian Development"
English | 2004 | pages: 409 | ISBN: 0674011511 | PDF | 14,4 mb
From the late nineteenth century to the eve of World War II, America’s experts on Russia watched as Russia and the Soviet Union embarked on a course of rapid industrialization. Captivated by the idea of modernization, diplomats, journalists, and scholars across the political spectrum rationalized the enormous human cost of this path to progress. In a fascinating examination of this crucial era, David Engerman underscores the key role economic development played in America’s understanding of Russia and explores its profound effects on U.S. policy.
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