Description
Book SynopsisBorn in Soviet Moscow, Katerina Bodovski was twelve years old when Mikhail Gorbachev came to power, coming of age as the perestroika and glasnost movement gained full speed. She would later arrive in Israel during the peak of the peace process during which time Prime Minister Rabin was assassinated. Her final move to America, months after the upset of 9/11, would also directly and indirectly shape the way her personal journey unfolded.
The unique feature of this work lies in the combination of autobiographical narrative and sociological analysis. By personalizing accounts of immigration, education, and family transformations, this book discusses the author's firsthand experiences in Soviet Russia, Israel, and the United States. The book speaks to scholars of education by providing examples and patterns in educational systems of the Soviet Union, Israel, and the United States. Beyond academia, the book will resonate with immigrants who have experienced transitions between lands and
Table of ContentsContents: Eastern Europe: Russia – Middle East: Israel – North America: My America – Insights and Discoveries, or the Way I See It – University Life as a Faculty Member: Why Immigration Makes You a Better Sociologist – Women, Family Life or Is There «Another Exit»? – Children and Parenting: A Word About Love.
