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Russian Reading in a Period of Social and Cultural Change.

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Stelmakh, V. D. – International Information and Library Review, 1995

Addresses social and cultural changes of reading in Russia: (1) changes in cultural hierarchy; (2) changes in reader behavior; (3) declining importance of classic literature; and (4) rise of mass culture and its effects. Tables present information on the genre of books that were best sellers and books borrowed from Russian libraries. (JMV)

Descriptors: Classical Literature, Classics (Literature), Foreign Countries, Popular Culture

Reading and Readers in Changing Estonia.

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Lepik, Aira – International Information and Library Review, 1995

Examines reading habits of Estonians with studies dating back to the 1960s and discusses the impact of the printed word on culture. Focuses on changes since the Estonian's transition to the market economy: (1) reading has become casual and less frequent; (2) literary preferences have shifted; and (3) smaller home libraries have increased the need…

Descriptors: Economic Impact, Economic Progress, Ethnic Studies, Foreign Countries