Description: Pleasures in Socialism: Leisure and Luxury In the Eastern Bloc by David Crowley and Susan E. Reid (Northwestern University Press, Paperback, 2010). 348 pages. Condition is Very Good; clean, firm binding, no writing or highlighting, no folded or torn pages. “Pleasures in Socialism: Leisure and Luxury in the Eastern Bloc” (2010), edited by David Crowley and Susan E. Reid, delves into the often-overlooked aspects of life under communist regimes in the USSR and Eastern Europe. This book explores how leisure and luxury were experienced and perceived in socialist societies, challenging the common narrative that these regimes were solely focused on austerity and control. Through various essays, the book examines the ways in which pleasure and consumer culture were integrated into the everyday lives of citizens, offering a nuanced perspective on the social and cultural dynamics of the Eastern Bloc. We welcome all offers and inquiries, more photos and information available upon request. Shipped securely and promptly with USPS mail.
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Number of Pages: 360 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Pleasures in Socialism : Leisure and Luxury in the Eastern Bloc
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 2012
Subject: General, Economics / General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, European / Eastern (See Also Russian & Former Soviet Union), Customs & Traditions
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 9.2 in
Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Social Science, Business & Economics
Author: Susan E. Reid
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
