num_pages: 349
description: Rancour-Laferriere (Russian, U. of California-Davis) discusses the development of Russian national awareness, nationalism, the question of the Russian character, and the role of psychoanalysis in understanding national feelings. He then explores the historical, social, and political dimensions of Russian identity. The role of the "other" is evaluated, with discussion of the perceived enemies of Russia, particularly ethnic minorities. Includes discussion of assimilation, the "narcissism of empire," ontogenetic explorations, and more psychoanalytic analysis of Russian masochism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: Russian Nationalism from an Interdisciplinary Perspective: Imagining Russia
titlecomplete: Russian Nationalism from an Interdisciplinary Perspective: Imagining Russia (SLAVIC STUDIES)
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr