Ukraine A History, Fourth Edition

Subtelny, Orest

ISBN 10: 1442609915 / ISBN 13: 9781442609914

Published by Univ of Toronto Pr, 2009

4th edition. 784 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 1442609915

Synopsis:

In 1988, the first edition of Orest Subtelny's Ukraine was published to international acclaim, as the definitive history of what was at that time a republic in the USSR. In the years since, the world has seen the dismantling of the Soviet bloc and the restoration of Ukraine's independence - an event celebrated by Ukrainians around the world but which also heralded a time of tumultuous change for those in the homeland.

While previous updates brought readers up to the year 2000, this new fourth edition includes an overview of Ukraine's most recent history, focusing on the dramatic political, socio-economic, and cultural changes that occurred during the Kuchma and Yushchenko presidencies. It analyzes political developments - particularly the so-called Orange Revolution - and the institutional growth of the new state. Subtelny examines Ukraine's entry into the era of globalization, looking at social and economic transformations, regional, ideological, and linguistic tensions, and describes the myriad challenges currently facing Ukrainian state and society.

About the Author: Orest Subtelny is a professor in the Departments of History and Political Science at York University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ukraine A History, Fourth Edition
Publisher: Univ of Toronto Pr
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New
Edition: 4th Edition