Risch's examination of the political, social, and cultural history of Lviv-one of the major Soviet windows on the West-is unmatched in its detail and depth of understanding. His analysis of the rise of nonconformist trends in the sphere of popular culture heralds a welcome addition to the history of Soviet society in the post-World War II era. -- Serhii Plokhii, Harvard University An intriguing account of cultural life in Lviv. This work stands out as the best introduction to the city's recent history in English. Risch makes an important contribution to Soviet, Ukrainian, East European, borderlands, and urban history alike. -- Mark von Hagen, Arizona State University
William Jay Risch is Associate Professor of History at Georgia College and State University.
Risch's examination of the political, social, and cultural history
of Lviv—one of the major Soviet windows on the West—is unmatched in
its detail and depth of understanding. His analysis of the rise of
nonconformist trends in the sphere of popular culture heralds a
welcome addition to the history of Soviet society in the post-World
War II era.
*Serhii Plokhii, Harvard University*
An intriguing account of cultural life in Lviv. This work stands
out as the best introduction to the city's recent history in
English. Risch makes an important contribution to Soviet,
Ukrainian, East European, borderlands, and urban history alike.
*Mark von Hagen, Arizona State University*
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