The Socialist Sixties

"[T]his is a very engaging collection of essays that adds much to an evolving literature on the social history of the Soviet Union and broader socialist societies. . . . Recommended."—Choice

"These essays greatly expand our comprehension of the socialist sixties in global perspective and serve as a springboard for further inquiry. The editors and contributors deserve much praise for helping revise our understanding of the socialist world in the decade and a half after Stalin's death, while also placing the socialist experience within a worldwide context."—The Russian Review

"The Socialist Sixties is highly recommended for students and scholars interested in the vibrancy of post-WWII socialist societies, a broader understanding of 1960s cultural change, and a transnational, cross-disciplinary historical approach in action."—Anthropology of East Europe Review

"[I]n presenting thoughtful and imaginative work by both established and emerging scholars, this volume demonstrates the value of transnational and global history for opening up new questions and perspectives."—Slavic Review

"Essential reading for scholars and students across multiple fields. . . .Throughout the book, we get the best sense I've yet encountered for the complexity of socialism as an international phenomenon."—Kristin Roth-Ey, author of Moscow Prime Time: How the Soviet Union Built the Media Empire That Lost the Cultural Cold