The uproar over “legitimate rape†during the 2012 U.S. elections confirms that rape remains a word in flux; subject to political power and social privilege. Redefining Rape describes the forces that have shaped the meaning of sexual violence in the U.S.; through the experiences of accusers; assailants; and advocates for change.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Gripping; Sad; and EssentialBy Michael SamerdykeThis is an outstanding work of social-cultural history; one that looks at Russian intellectuals from the end of the Stalin era up to the collapse of the USSR.I was familiar with some of the biographies and careers of some of the writers and intellectuals covered in "Zhivago's Children;" but Zubok pulls all the details of different careers together and weaves a coherent whole showing how author's lives were changed by big events (such as the XX Party Congress; Sputnik and the crushing of the Prague Spring) and how people's goals changed over time.In some ways; this is a sad book. The intellectuals begin with hope; hope that the excesses of Stalinism can be rolled back; hope that the socialist system can be corrected. However; the reform movement becomes divided over future goals and historical memories. What is the great crime that needs to be remembered? Stalin's anti-Semitism or his crushing of the peasantry? This question divides intellectuals as the repression of the Brezhnev era gets underway. Some people become Russian nationalists; others seek to emigrate. Zubok does an excellent job of explaining how demoralizing Brezhnev's "era of stagnation" was and explains the reasons for this.This is a terrific book; one of the best I have read about Russian/Soviet history and culture. Highly recommended..4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Most significant overview of a critical period in the USSR.By Miklos MullerI know the author well and have great respect for him. His previious monograph was also excellent. As a historian who started in the USSR; he has real insight of the events that changed the cultural landscape of Russia beginning from the end of WWII until Gorbachev's time. This volume will be indispensable for slavists and of real interest for all history and literature buffs.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Ronald Sunya fine review of Soviet intellectual life; needs more analysis
