Maria Todorova
Post-Communist Nostalgia
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857456434
- author:
- Maria Todorova
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Berghahn Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 310
- Dimensions:
- 22.91 x 15.19 x 1.65 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Russia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Post-communist Nostalgia by Maria Todorova and Zsuzsa Gille explores the complex emotions that have emerged in Eastern Europe since the end of the Cold War. A sense of loss regarding a specific form of sociability, combined with a longing for security, stability, and prosperity, has led to widespread disillusionment. This nostalgia is not just about yearning for a past era, but also about seeking meaning and dignity in new lives. The authors examine how generational clusters, rural-urban divides, gender differences, and political orientations have shaped this nostalgic turn. They argue that it should be seen as part of a healing process, rather than simply a desire to restore the past. By analyzing these various aspects, Todorova and Gille shed light on the intricate ways in which people are coming to terms with the communist era and the new inequalities of the post-communist world.
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