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Move beyond the typical urban depictions of Poland. While many historical accounts focus on steelworkers, trade unions, and Solidarity meetings, this work explores the country through its agrarian roots. Poland is predominantly a rural nation, yet the stories of its countryside are often left out of the mainstream narrative. In Reluctant Socialists, Rural Entrepreneurs, Dr. Nagengast provides a unique perspective built on years of direct experience. Having worked side by side with farmers and members of the agrarian class, she offers a first-hand account of the social and economic shifts within the Polish countryside. The book examines historical changes and their recent agrarian consequences, providing a deep look at the lives of those living outside the industrial centers. This text investigates the failures of the Polish version of socialism from the ground up. By focusing on class and culture within rural communities, it offers a necessary alternative to the standard industrial vision of Polish history. It is an essential read for those interested in sociology, anthropology, and the complex evolution of the Polish state.

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Provides a first-hand perspective based on years of fieldwork and direct interaction with the Polish agrarian class.

Offers an alternative view of Polish history by focusing on rural life instead of traditional urban industrial narratives.

Examines the historical and recent changes that have shaped the agrarian landscape and social structures in Poland.

Analyzes the failures of the Polish version of socialism through the lens of rural culture and class dynamics.

Explores the connection between class, culture, and the development of the Polish state from a rural viewpoint.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
27 September 2019
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12 September 2019

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