This compelling book describes how everyday people courageously survived under repressive Communist regimes until the voices and actions of rebellious individuals resulted in the fall of the Iron Curtain in Europe.
Part of Greenwood's Daily Life through History series,
Daily Life behind the Iron Curtain enables today's generations to understand what it was like for those living in Eastern Europe during the Cold War, particularly the period from 1961 to 1989, the era during which these people—East Germans in particular—lived in the imposing shadow of the Berlin Wall.
An introductory chapter discusses the Russian Revolution, the end of World War II, and the establishment of the Socialist state, clarifying the reasons for the construction of the Berlin Wall. Many historical anecdotes bring these past experiences to life, covering all aspects of life behind the Iron Curtain, including separation of families and the effects on family life, diet, rationing, media, clothing and trends, strict travel restrictions, defection attempts, and the evolving political climate. The final chapter describes Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin wall and the slow assimilation of East into West, and examines Europe after Communism.
By:
Jim Willis (University of Memphis USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: NIPPOD
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9798765115930
Series: The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 28 December 2023
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Primary
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
"Preface: From War to Oppression?…?Then Hope 1. Eastern Europe under Communism 2. The Rise of Communism, Fascism, and Nazism 3. The Berlin Wall Goes Up 4. The Rules of the Iron Curtain 5. Many Resist and Pay the Price 6. ""We're Getting Out of Here!"": Escape Attempts from the East 7. Depictions of European Communism in Movies 8. The News Media's Role under Communism 9. The Final Years of European Communism 10. November 9, 1989: The Night of the Mauerfall 11. Russia and Germany after the Wall Selected Bibliography Index"
Jim Willis, PhD, is professor of journalism at Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA. He is a former chair of the Department of Communication at Boston College, and the Department of Journalism at Ball State University.
Reviews for Daily Life behind the Iron Curtain
For curriculum support, this exploration of a central theme in twentieth-century European history will serve well. * Booklist Online * This work will serve as a useful introduction for those desiring basic background on the lives of everyday individuals behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold war. * ARBA *
