Western Intellectuals and the Soviet Union, 1920-40

From Red Square to the Left Bank

Nonfiction, History, Asian, Former Soviet Republics, Russia, European General
Cover of the book Western Intellectuals and the Soviet Union, 1920-40 by Ludmila Stern, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ludmila Stern ISBN: 9781134238668
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 17, 2006
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Ludmila Stern
ISBN: 9781134238668
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 17, 2006
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Despite the appalling record of the Soviet Union on human rights questions, many western intellectuals with otherwise impeccable liberal credentials were strong supporters the Soviet Union in the interwar period. This book explores how this seemingly impossible situation came about.

Focusing in particular on the work of various official and semi-official bodies, including Comintern, the International Association of Revolutionary Writers, the All-Union Society for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, and the Foreign Commission of the Soviet Writers' Union, this book shows how cultural propaganda was always a high priority for the Soviet Union, and how successful this cultural propaganda was in seducing so many Western thinkers.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Despite the appalling record of the Soviet Union on human rights questions, many western intellectuals with otherwise impeccable liberal credentials were strong supporters the Soviet Union in the interwar period. This book explores how this seemingly impossible situation came about.

Focusing in particular on the work of various official and semi-official bodies, including Comintern, the International Association of Revolutionary Writers, the All-Union Society for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, and the Foreign Commission of the Soviet Writers' Union, this book shows how cultural propaganda was always a high priority for the Soviet Union, and how successful this cultural propaganda was in seducing so many Western thinkers.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book European Art Cinema by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book States of Intoxication by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book Justice and Governance in East Timor by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book The Social Purposes of Education by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book Grace Norton [Gethin] and Frances (Freke) Norton by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book The International Politics of Eurasia: v. 2: The Influence of National Identity by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book Taha Husain's Education by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book Communications Technology Handbook by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book The New Know-nothings by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book Understanding Music by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book Defending the Arsenal by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book Senior Executive Reward by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book 33 Ways to Help with Reading by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book Social Literacy, Citizenship Education and the National Curriculum by Ludmila Stern
Cover of the book Families in Context by Ludmila Stern
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy