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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cornell University Press
ISBN-10
1501775766
ISBN-13
9781501775765
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12062502209
Product Key Features
Book Title
Geopolitics of Culture : James Billington, the Library of Congress, and the Failed Quest for a New Russia
Number of Pages
378 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
World / Russian & Former Soviet Union, United States / 20th Century, United States / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, History
Book Series
Niu Series in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
32.1 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-056280
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The Geopolitics of Culture provides unique insight into the role of the Library of Congress in U.S. relations with Russia at the end of the Cold War, during the brief period of Russian openness and in the early years of Putin's administration., All Eastern European specialists and students will profit greatly from reading this thoughtful reflection on the unrealized potential of American cultural diplomacy.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20231214
Dewey Decimal
327.73047
Table Of Content
Introduction 1. The Librarian, the Library, and the Russian Collections 2. Mikhail Gorbachev and the Late Soviet Period, 1987?1991 3. Boris Yeltsin, 1991?1996 4. Boris Yeltsin, 1996?1999 5. Meeting of Frontiers and Open World, 1998?2002 6. Vladimir Putin, 2000?2008 7. Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin, 2008?2015 Conclusion
Synopsis
Through the lens of James Billington and the institution he led as Librarian of Congress during a key period of US-Russian relations, The Geopolitics of Culture examines culture as a neglected area of US foreign policy. Billington advised presidents and members of Congress and mobilized the resources of the Library of Congress to promote reform in Russia. He believed that rather than preaching to the Russians, the United States should expose the rising generation of Russian leaders to what was best in America and encourage them to rediscover positive elements in pre-Bolshevik Russian culture. The Geopolitics of Culture is the first book to chronicle Billington's influence on US engagement with Russia as it transitioned from communism to democracy under Gorbachev and Yeltsin and back to authoritarianism under Yeltsin and Putin. Drawing on published and archival sources (including recently released papers) and interviews with current and retired Library of Congress staff members, John Van Oudenaren casts new light on this era. Billington's efforts led to a remarkable degree of cooperation between the Library of Congress and Russian cultural and political institutions. Yet these efforts ultimately failed as Putin turned back toward authoritarianism. The experience of the Library of Congress during this period nonetheless holds important lessons for today. Billington believed that a transition to democracy in Russia was essential if the United States was to head off the geopolitical nightmare of a Eurasia dominated by an alliance of hostile authoritarian powers. The "geopolitics of culture" thus remains a challenge for US foreign policy.
LC Classification Number
E183.8.R8V36 2024
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- e***_ (17)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller handles a massive inventory so I give them grace on the slow processing and shipping. They were very communicative and prompt with their response when I messaged in asking about it. Book was in good condition as described. Small ding on the page edges which wasn't mentioned, but that's fairly common even at your typical book store. Still a good value and I'd buy from them again.
- 0***i (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe first item arrived with some damage to the inside back cover, but the seller responded immediately, assuring me they’d provide a replacement, and even told me I could keep the original. They were upfront about a short delay, and gave a clear estimated ship date, and followed up right on time once it shipped. The replacement arrived in perfect condition and exactly as described. I really appreciated their transparency and professionalism. Would definitely buy from them again!