The Depths of Russia: Oil, Power, and Culture after Socialism
The Depths of Russia: Oil, Power, and Culture after Socialism by Douglas Rogers examines how oil shaped Soviet and post-Soviet life, drawing on fieldwork and archival research in the Perm region. It connects energy extraction with state and corporate power, exchange, social development and cultural initiatives.
At a glance
- Uses ethnographic fieldwork and archival research in Russia’s Perm region.
- Considers oil’s effects on Soviet and post-Soviet social, economic and cultural life.
- Looks beyond high politics to barter, surrogate currencies and industry-sponsored cultural initiatives.
- Places Russian state-corporate relationships in a wider global context.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The regional research approach offers a grounded perspective on oil’s place in Russian life.
- Brings together energy, political economy and cultural change rather than focusing only on Kremlin politics.
- The publisher lists a substantial 394-page treatment.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Cornell University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | November 23, 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 394 pages |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| ISBN-10 | 0801456584 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0801456589 |
| Weight listed | 1.2 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 6.12 x 0.88 x 9.25 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of Russian and post-Soviet studies, energy history, anthropology or political economy.
- Those interested in how extractive industries affect local communities, exchange and cultural sponsorship.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a brief overview or a technical guide to oil production.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does The Depths of Russia cover?
It examines oil’s role in Soviet and post-Soviet life, including state and corporate power, exchange, social initiatives and cultural activity.
What research informs the book?
The listing describes ethnographic fieldwork and archival research in the Perm region of the Urals.
Who is this book suited to?
It is aimed at readers interested in Russia, energy and extractive industries, anthropology, political economy and cultural change.
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