In the book, Todorov examines the relationship between the production of discourse (rhetoric) and its interpretation (hermeneutics), focusing on verbal symbolism – the phenomenon of indirect meaning that builds on direct, literal meaning.
Svetovi, 1986.
Serbian. Latin alphabet. Paperback with dust jacket.
9.54 €
Language & linguistics • Culturology • Philosophy of language
The famous Serbian linguist and one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Yugoslav linguistics, in this book continues her series of "Linguistic Reflections" – lucid, erudite essays that combine general linguistics, the Serbian language, and cul
Biblioteka XX vek, 2002.
Serbian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
7.56 €
Culturology • Politicology • Sociology • Political philosophy
A classic work by one of the most influential sociologists of the 20th century, the founder of "figurative" or "process" sociology. The book is a programmatic manifesto against the then dominant structural-functionalist paradigm (Parsons) and pure positiv
Antibarbarus, 2007.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
8.26 €
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.
Every city has its own rhythm, each is recognizable and unique in some way, each is comfortable for its residents and attractive to guests for some reason.
''Creative Industries'' is a bold collection of essays that charts the tumultuous revolution that is transforming the production, consumption, and understanding of culture in an era of all-connections.