From Nyet to Da: Understanding the New Russia - 4th Edition

Zusatztext Full of sage advice. Informationen zum Autor Yale Richmond, a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer, worked on U.S.-Soviet exchanges for more than twenty years, including a tour of duty as Counselor for Press and Culture in the American Embassy in Moscow. Yale Richmond is also the author of From Da to Yes: Understanding the East Europeans, and Into Africa. Klappentext Contemporary, up-to-date information about the cultural, political, social and economic situation in the New Russia. Zusammenfassung Updated fourth edition In the wake of the Cold War and perestroika, the New Russia is finding its place in the global world. No longer a superpower, but still a nation with great influence, Russia remains an enigmatic and mysterious land. Like earlier editions, the new fourth edition of From Nyet to Da illuminates the dynamics of traditional Russian culture in the framework of contemporary events, such as the March 2008 elections and the Georgian conflict. With a new preface, and updates and revisions throughout, From Nyet to Da enlightens readers about virtually every aspect of Russian life, covering social and interpersonal skills as well as the underlying cultural assumptions and values of the Russian people.

Product details

• Authors: Yale Richmond, Richmond Yale
• Publisher: Brealey, Nicholas
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.11.2008
• EAN: 9781931930598
• ISBN: 978-1-931930-59-8
• No. of pages: 168
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 228 mm x 12 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Russia, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social