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Large state temples in ancient Egypt were vast agricultural
estates, with interests in mining, trading, and other economic
activities. The temple itself served as the mansion or palace of
the deity to whom the estate belonged, and much of the ritual in
temples was devoted to offering a representative sample of goods to
the gods. After ritual performances, produce was paid as wages to
priests and temple staff and presented as offerings to private
mortuary establishments. This redistribution became a daily ritual
in which many basic necessities of life for elite Egyptians were
produced. This book evaluates the influence of common temple
rituals not only on the day to day lives of ancient Egyptians, but
also on their special events, economics, and politics. Author
Katherine Eaton argues that a study of these daily rites ought to
be the first step in analyzing the structure of more complex
societal processes.
This book focuses on the relationship of Bertolt Brecht to the
theater of Russian director Vsevold E. Meyerhold. Eaton's analysis
places Brecht's dramatic theory and practice in proper historical
perspective, thereby increasing our understanding of the role of
the Russian avant-garde in shaping modern theater. She clearly
demonstrates the extent to which Meyerhold's influence on Brecht
has been underestimated and she argues that the preservation of
Meyerholdian theater should be numbered among Brecht's significant
contributions to modern drama.
Large state temples in ancient Egypt were vast agricultural
estates, with interests in mining, trading, and other economic
activities. The temple itself served as the mansion or palace of
the deity to whom the estate belonged, and much of the ritual in
temples was devoted to offering a representative sample of goods to
the gods. After ritual performances, produce was paid as wages to
priests and temple staff and presented as offerings to private
mortuary establishments. This redistribution became a daily ritual
in which many basic necessities of life for elite Egyptians were
produced. This book evaluates the influence of common temple
rituals not only on the day to day lives of ancient Egyptians, but
also on their special events, economics, and politics. Author
Katherine Eaton argues that a study of these daily rites ought to
be the first step in analyzing the structure of more complex
societal processes.
Details what ordinary life was like during the extraordinary years
of the reign of Soviet Union. Thirty-six illustrations, thematic
chapters, a glossary, timeline, annotated multimedia bibliography,
and detailed index make it a sound starting point for looking at
this powerful nation's immediate past. What was ordinary life like
in the Soviet police state? The phrase daily life implies an
orderly routine in a stable environment. However, many millions of
Soviet citizens experienced repeated upheavals in their everyday
lives. Soviet citizens were forced to endure revolution, civil war,
two World Wars, forced collectivization, famine, massive
deportations, mass terror campaigns perpetrated against them by
their own leaders, and chronic material deprivations. Even the
perpetrators often became victims. Many millions, of all ages,
nationalities, and walks of life, did not survive these
experiences. At the same time, millions managed to live tranquilly,
work in factories, farm the fields, serve in the military, and even
find joy in their existence. Structured topically, this volume
begins with an historical introduction to the Soviet period
(1917-1991) and a timeline. Chapters that follow are devoted to
such core topics as: government and law, the economy, the military,
rural life, education, health care, housing, ethnic groups,
religion, the media, leisure, popular culture, and the arts. The
volume also has two maps, including a map of ethnic groups and
languages, and over thirty photographs of people going about their
lives in good times and bad. A glossary, a list of student-friendly
books and multimedia sources for classroom and/or individual use,
and an index round out the work, making it a valuable resource for
high school as well as undergraduate courses on modern Russian and
Soviet history. Copious chapter endnotes provide numerous starting
points for students and teachers who want to delve more deeply.
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