Russia as Civilization: Ideological Discourses in Politics, Media and Academia (Studies in Contemporary Russia)

Synopsis

Analyzing the use of civilization in Russian-language political and media discourses, intellectual and academic production, and artistic practices, this book discusses the rise of civilizational rhetoric in Russia and global politics. Why does the concept of civilization play such a prevalent role in current Russian geopolitical and creative imaginations? The contributors answer this question by exploring the extent to which discourse on civilization penetrates Russian identity formations in imperial and national configurations, and at state and civil levels of society. Although the chapters offer different interpretations and approaches, the book shows that Russian civilizationism is a form of ideological production responding to the challenges of globalization. The concept of "civilization," while increasingly popular as a conceptual tool in identity formation, is also widely contested in Russia today. This examination of contemporary Russian identities and self-understanding will be of particular interest to students and scholars of Russian area studies and Slavic studies, intellectual and cultural history, nationalism and imperial histories, international relations, discourse analysis, cultural studies, media studies, religion studies, and gender studies.

Copyright:

2020

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781000072358

Related ISBNs:

9781003045977, 9780367502270, 9780367502270, 9780367493851, 9780367493851

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

07/08/20

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selection and editorial matter, K

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Politics and Government

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Kåre Johan Mjør

Edited by:

Sanna Turoma