Behind the Iron Curtain Economic Historians During the Cold War, 1945–1989

This edited volume offers a systematic exploration of the relations between Western and Eastern scientists during the Cold War from the Eastern European perspective using the example of economic history. Introducing famous as well as almost forgotten scholars who attempted to eliminate the Iron Curtain and strove to break through the obstacles against the transfer of scientific ideas, the book challenges the narrative of the non-cooperative nature of scientific work during the Cold War due to socialist scientists’ incapability and disinclination to engage openly in international discussions.

Chapter 1: Soviet Union : The Ambiguous Case of National.- Chapter 2: East Germany : Negotiating Conformity and Innovation.- Chapter 3:Czechoslovakia : Opening the Doors to the West.- Chapter 4: Hungary : Surfing Among Ice Floes.- Chapter 5: Poland : Economic History Debate Across the Iron Curtain.- Chapter 6: Yugoslavia : Economic Historiography Between National and International Context.- Chapter 7: Romania : Approaches and Limits of Economic History.