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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-100300104375
ISBN-139780300104370
eBay Product ID (ePID)30885499
Product Key Features
Number of Pages144 Pages
Publication NameNews from Russia : Language, Life, and the Russian Media
LanguageEnglish
SubjectRussian, General
Publication Year2004
TypeTextbook
AuthorMarita Nummikoski, Andrei Bogomolov
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Social Science, Language Arts & Disciplines
SeriesYale Language Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0 in
Item Weight10.6 Oz
Item Length1 in
Item Width0.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-108427
Reviews"An original, novel approach to complex subject matter. The author has assembled a wide variety of information and integrated it into a practical, usable format."-Michael Long, Baylor University, "An original, novel approach to complex subject matter. The author has assembled a wide variety of information and integrated it into a practical, usable format."--Michael Long, Baylor University, "This book contains a wealth of valuable information, and its internet feature assures that it will always be up to date."--Sandra Rosengrant, Portland State University, "This book contains a wealth of valuable information, and its internet feature assures that it will always be up to date."-Sandra Rosengrant, Portland State University
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal491.7/864
SynopsisThis unique Russian-language textbook draws on printed mass media, especially up-to-date Internet media sources, to introduce intermediate and advanced students to varied aspects of modern Russian life. Presenting fascinating material on armed conflicts, government and politics, business and economics, accidents and catastrophes, the new Russian class society, problems of youth, and more, the book provides the cultural and linguistic background necessary to better understand Russian media reports and to gain insights into Russia's current political, economic, and cultural issues. Features of the book include: vocabulary development exercises; pre- and post-reading classroom activities; information on Russian media, government, politics, economics, and military; a Web site with extensive Internet tasks, interactive dictionary, updates, instructor material, and links to relevant information; and a multimedia supplement based on current Russian television programs.