After A Brief History of the Future, Jacques Attali writes a brief history of the present, dissecting the reasons that led to the first global financial crisis, the ways in which it manifests itself, and possible perspectives for the future.
The author explores why Tito remains a popular symbol of stability, social security and independence, despite critical views of his regime. The book maps the cultural, political and everyday manifestations of "Titostalgia".
The book describes how the Western Balkans, after initial democratic hopes in the 2000s, slipped into competitive authoritarianism. It explains the mechanisms of "strongman" rule, the role of EU stabilocracy and why democracy does not consolidate.
In this book, Moran's goal is to question the notions of everyday life that dominate cultural studies, traditionally focused on issues of mass culture and consumer lifestyles.
Biblioteka XX vek, 2011.
Serbian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
7.38 €
Ethnology • Culturology • Sociology • Post-communism • History of Europe • 20th Century
A collection of essays by the Bulgarian historian Maria Todorova (known for Imaginary Balkans), compiled especially for the 20th Century Library. Indispensable for understanding post-communist transitions, culture of memory and Balkan studies.