Ukraine: What Everyone Needs to Know(R) by Serhy Yekelchyk (English) Paperback B

Description: Ukraine by Serhy Yekelchyk Conventional wisdom dictates that Ukraines political crises can be traced to the linguistic differences and divided political loyalties that have long fractured the country. However, this theory obscures the true significance of Ukraines recent civic revolution and the conflicts crucial international dimension. The 2013-14 Ukrainian revolution presented authoritarian powers in Russia with both a democratic and a geopolitical challenge. In reality, politicalconflict in Ukraine is reflective of global discord, stemming from differing views on state power, civil society, and democracy.Ukraines sudden prominence in American politics hascompounded an already-widespread misunderstanding of what is actually happening in the nation. In the American media, Ukraine has come to signify an inherently corrupt place, rather than a real country struggling in the face of great challenges. Ukraine: What Everyone Needs to Know® is an updated edition of Serhy Yekelchyks 2015 publication, The Conflict in Ukraine. It addresses Ukraines relations with the West, particularly the United States, from the perspective ofUkrainians. The book explains how independent Ukraine fell victim to crony capitalism, how its people rebelled twice in the last two decades in the name of democracy and against corruption, and why Russia reacted soaggressively to the strivings of Ukrainians. Additionally, it looks at what we know about alleged Ukrainian interference in the 2016 US presidential election, the factors behind the stunning electoral victory of the political novice Volodymyr Zelensky, and the ways in which the events leading to the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump have changed the Russia-Ukraine-US relationship. This volume is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand theforces that have shaped contemporary politics in this increasingly important part of Europe, as well as the international background of the impeachment proceedings in the US. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Serhy Yekelchyk is Professor of History and Slavic Studies at the University of Victoria. He has published widely on modern Ukrainian history and Russian-Ukrainian relations. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsChronologyMap1. Why Ukraine?2. The Land and the People3. The Making of Modern Ukraine4. Ukraine after Communism5. The Orange Revolution and the EuroMaidan6. Russias Annexation of the Crimea and the War in the Donbas7. The War in Ukraine as an International IssueNotesFurther ReadingIndex Review "Excellent... a succinct, lucid text that is ideal for newcomers to recent Ukrainian events." --The Financial Times"This reliable and accessible sourcebook by an accomplished and gifted Ukrainian historian beautifully conveys the knowledge we need to prevent misunderstandings, avoid stereotypes, and decode propaganda. It should be on the desk, the bedside, or the airplane tray table of everyone who is working to undersand Ukraine or to help Europe resolve its major crisis." --Timothy Snyder, author of Bloodlands and Black Earth Long Description Conventional wisdom dictates that Ukraines political crises can be traced to the linguistic differences and divided political loyalties that have long fractured the country. However, this theory obscures the true significance of Ukraines recent civic revolution and the conflicts crucial international dimension. The 2013-14 Ukrainian revolution presented authoritarian powers in Russia with both a democratic and a geopolitical challenge. In reality, politicalconflict in Ukraine is reflective of global discord, stemming from differing views on state power, civil society, and democracy.Ukraines sudden prominence in American politics has compounded an already-widespread misunderstanding of what is actually happening in the nation. In the American media, Ukraine has come to signify an inherently corrupt place, rather than a real country struggling in the face of great challenges. Ukraine: What Everyone Needs to Know Review Text "Serhy Yekelchyk shares his outstanding expertise that helps understand the complex overlaps and developments that shape the historical and political environment in contemporary Ukraine." -- New Books Network"Its an ABC of the current conflict and the war, written by a very good historian." -- Serhii Plokhy, FiveBooks.com"There is no better book to start reading on the background of the current war. If you have time to read only one book on this topic, this is it." -- Mark Edele, The Conversation"Excellent... a succinct, lucid text that is ideal for newcomers to recent Ukrainian events." --The Financial Times"This reliable and accessible sourcebook by an accomplished and gifted Ukrainian historian beautifully conveys the knowledge we need to prevent misunderstandings, avoid stereotypes, and decode propaganda. It should be on the desk, the bedside, or the airplane tray table of everyone who is working to undersand Ukraine or to help Europe resolve its major crisis." --Timothy Snyder, author of Bloodlands and Black Earth Review Quote Excellent... a succinct, lucid text that is ideal for newcomers to recent Ukrainian events. Feature Selling point: Fully revised and updated second edition of The Conflict in Ukraine: What Everyone Needs to Know Details ISBN019753211X Author Serhy Yekelchyk Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Series What Everyone Needs To Know Year 2020 ISBN-10 019753211X ISBN-13 9780197532119 Short Title Ukraine Language English Edition 2nd Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-12-24 UK Release Date 2020-12-24 Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2020-12-24 US Release Date 2020-12-24 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Subtitle What Everyone Needs to Know® Alternative 9780197532102 DEWEY 947.7086 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-12-23 Pages 240 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137011076;

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