Alex Inkeles Knihy

Exploring the dynamics of public sentiment in the Soviet Union, this book delves into how opinions were shaped and influenced by the state. It examines the mechanisms of propaganda, censorship, and social control, providing insights into the complexities of individual and collective attitudes during a pivotal historical period. The work offers a critical analysis of how public opinion was both a tool for governance and a reflection of the populace's responses to political and social changes.

The book explores the dynamics of social change in Soviet Russia, examining the political, economic, and cultural transformations that shaped the society during the Soviet era. It delves into the impact of state policies on everyday life, the role of ideology, and the responses of various social groups to these changes. Through a comprehensive analysis, it provides insights into the complexities of life in Soviet Russia and how these changes influenced individual and collective identities.

In 1997 the National Institute of Mental Health assembled a working group of international experts to address the mental health consequences of torture and related violence and trauma; report on the status of scientific knowledge; and include research recommendations with implications for treatment, services, and policy development. This book, dedicated to those who experience the horrors of torture and those who work to end it, is based on that report.