How Long to Read Imagining the Nation

How Long Does it Take to Read Imagining the Nation?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read Imagining the Nation by Daina Stukuls Eglitis

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Every epoch produces its own notions of social change, and the post-Communist societies of Eastern Europe are no exception. Imagining the Nation explores the fate of contemporary Latvia, a small country with a big story that is relevant for anyone wishing to better understand the nature of post-Communist transitions. As Latvia and other former Soviet-bloc countries seek to rebuild and transform their societies, what is the central dynamic at work? In Imagining the Nation, Daina Stukuls Eglitis finds that in virtually all aspects of life the guiding sentiment among Latvians has been a desire for normality in the wake of the &"deformations&" that marked the half-century of Soviet rule. In seeking to return to normality, many people look to the West for models; others look back in time to the period of Latvian independence from 1918 to 1940 before the years of Soviet domination. Ultimately, the changes in Latvia and other Eastern European countries are closely tied to a vital reimagining of the past, as the logic of progress long associated with &"revolution&" is amalgamated with nostalgia for what is gone. The radiant utopias of revolution give way to widely shared aspirations for a return to the normal in politics, place names, private property, and even gender relations. Eglitis draws upon published and unpublished documents, campaign posters, maps, and monuments, as well as interviews with Latvians from all walks of life. The resulting picture of life in contemporary Latvia offers fresh perspective on a dilemma facing millions throughout the post-Communist world.

How long is Imagining the Nation?

Imagining the Nation by Daina Stukuls Eglitis is 286 pages long, and a total of 73,216 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Imagining the Nation Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Imagining the Nation aloud.

What Reading Level is Imagining the Nation?

Imagining the Nation is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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