This series delves into the profound societal and historical transformations within the Atlantic world. It meticulously examines the intricate interplay of culture, politics, and economics across different eras. Each volume offers in-depth analyses of specific issues and developments that have shaped modern societies. This collection is essential for readers interested in an interdisciplinary perspective on global history and social dynamics.
The eight essays collected in this volume study the establishment in Hungary and east central Europe of a Soviet-style academic regime and its division into the natural and social sciences. The author recounts the intense conflicts that arose between communist party hacks and reformers, and the collision course between state-socialist resource mobilization and the free exchange of ideas with Western scholars.