Winner of the Association of Women in Slavic Studies Heldt PrizeWinner of the Central Eurasian Studies Society History and Humanities Book AwardHonorable mention for the W. Bruce Lincoln Prize Book Prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AAASS)This groundbreaking work in women's history explores the lives of Uzbek women; in their own voices and words; before and after the Russian Revolution of 1917. Drawing upon their oral histories and writings; Marianne Kamp reexamines the Soviet Hujum; the 1927 campaign in Soviet Central Asia to encourage mass unveiling as a path to social and intellectual "liberation." This engaging examination of changing Uzbek ideas about women in the early twentieth century reveals the complexities of a volatile time: why some Uzbek women chose to unveil; why many were forcibly unveiled; why a campaign for unveiling triggered massive violence against women; and how the national memory of this pivotal event remains contested today.
#1007181 in Books 1992-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .52 x 5.98l; .73 #File Name: 0295971797228 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great Book! Amazing Subject. Emgaged Author.By jeff batemanThis is simply the best . A cornerstone in the foundation of the telling of a simply remarkable time of transition in Haida culture.Much time was spent in the research and telling of this story. This book takes you right into Florence's experiences ofbridging the gap from the old practices of the Haida culture to modern day concepts adapted into the culture. There wasmuch adversity to overcome and Florence tackled it all and then some. The most important part of this telling is thepreservation of community; family; and self so that the linking of generations was embraced and made stronger. This book leftme feeling that I had gotten to know Nani very well. Florence left an everlasting impression of herself for all of the worldto know; experience; and share well into the future. Here life was solid; respectable; giving; nurturing; and of course loving.I enjoyed discovering about Nani's interest in art such as weaving hats; sewing button blankets; and even painting a longcanoe. Margaret Blackman put her all into this book. So nice to have had the chance to read it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful book.By helper galA well written account of a Haida woman and the changes in her life as a result of European contact on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Written with clarity and understanding; the book has much to teach about the culture; and the peoples adaptation to their "new" way of life. This book is a must read for anyone interested in north west coast culture. Learning about the culture and its' changes by "listening" to her life story made it more meaningful to me and I think I will retain it much longer.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Edenshaw family historyBy renee kimballSo amazing; to learn about the grandfather ii loved so much....Douglas Edenshaw
