The body Soviet
Tricia Starks
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The body Soviet
Published
2002
Pages
269
Description
"In 1918 the People's Commissariat of Public Health began a quest to protect the health of all Soviet citizens, but health became more than a political platform or a tactical decision. The Soviets defined and categorized the world by interpreting political orthodoxy and citizenship in terms of hygiene. The assumed political, social, and cultural benefits of a regulated, healthy lifestyle informed the construction of Soviet institutions and identity. Cleanliness developed into a political statement that extended from domestic maintenance to leisure choices and revealed gender, ethnic, and class prejudices. Dirt denoted the past and poor politics; health and cleanliness signified mental acuity, political orthodoxy, and modernity." "Health, though essential to the revolutionary vision and crucial to Soviet plans for utopia, has been neglected by traditional histories caught up in Cold War debates. The Body Soviet recovers this significant aspect of Soviet thought by providing a cross-disciplinary, comparative history of Soviet health programs that draws upon rich sources of health care propaganda, including posters, plays, museum displays, films, and mock trials. The analysis of propaganda makes The Body Soviet more than an institutional history; it is also an insightful critique of the ideologies of the body fabricated by health organizations."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Pol Pot's little red book, the sayings of Angkar
Radi︠a︡nsʹka molodistʹ
Investigation of Un-American Propaganda Activities in the U.S
Investigation of un-American propaganda activities in the United States
Double Lives
China's thought management
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The body Soviet?
This edition of The body Soviet has approximately 269 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The body Soviet?
For most readers, The body Soviet typically takes between 5h 36m and 3h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,250 words
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What is the word count of The body Soviet?
The estimated word count for The body Soviet is approximately 67,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The body Soviet?
The body Soviet was written by Tricia Starks.
When was The body Soviet published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.