Marko Samardžija's book analyzes in detail the linguistic situation in the Independent State of Croatia (1941-1945), with special emphasis on spelling reforms, political decisions and their impact on the Croatian language.
Hrvatska sveučilišna naklada, 2008.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
16.54 €
Culturology • Sociology • Political journalism • Political-historical essays
In her book, Ece Temelkuran analyzes how societies are gradually sliding into authoritarianism. Through personal experiences and global examples, she reveals patterns of loss of freedom, compassion, and truth in the modern world.
Naklada Ljevak, 2019.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
12.32 €
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.
This book aims to be a cultural contribution to an open and free debate, which is necessary after a whole decade filled with crime and war; she wants to be a small step on the way to a democratic Europe.
Durieux, 2001.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
3.98 €
Culturology • Politicology • Sociology • Computer Science and Technology
An indispensable sociological study by Manuel Castells, author of the trilogy “The Information Age.” The title alludes to McLuhan's “Gutenberg's Galaxy,” emphasizing that the Internet represents a new communications revolution.
Jesenski i Turk, 2003.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
11.5210.37 €
Language & linguistics • Culturology • Croatian literature
The book is still required reading at philological faculties today because it systematically connects language with literature and social context for the first time. It is written clearly, without ideological exclusivity, which was a rarity in 1990.
Nakladni zavod Matice hrvatske, 1990.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.