Description: "This book examines the ideology of Russian civilizationism, according to which history does not march in a single direction but rather consists of multiple civilizations advancing in multiple directions. The book analyzes the main strands of Russian civilizationism and how civilizational rhetoric has now become commonplace in Russian official discourse"-- Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes:
In his rich and persuasive account, Robinson traces the roots of civilizational theory to both Western and Russian philosophers of the twentieth century.
-- "Foreign Affairs"