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.
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.
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.
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.
Profil Knjiga, 2022.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
8.247.42 €
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.