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Book SynopsisWith Muslim, Croatian, and Serbian journalists and historians as contributors, this volume portrays the chain of events that led to the wars in the heart of Europe. It elucidates the Balkan tragedy while directing attention toward the anti-war movement and the work of the independent media that have largely been ignored by the US press.
Trade Review“This glorious and expertly edited, collaborative volume is one of the best guides to understanding the Yugoslav war of 1991–1995, providing readable historical background and balanced analyses of the war.”—Sabrina P. Ramet, HMJ School of International Studies, University of Washington, Seattle
Table of ContentsPreface - James Ridgeway, Village Voice, NY Introduction - Jasminka Udovicki, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston The making of Yugoslavia - Branka Prpa-Jovanovic, Institute of the History of Modern Serbia, Belgrade Tito: 1945-1980 - Mirko Tepavac The interlude: 1980-1990 - Jasminka Udovicki and Ivan Torov The media wars: 1987-1997 - Milan Milosevic The army's collapse - Stipe Sikavica Croatia: The first war - Ejub Stitkovac Bosnia and Hercegovina: The second war - Jasminka Udovicki and Ejub Stitkovac International aspects of the wars in former Yugoslavia - Susan L. Woodward, Brookings Institution The resistance in Serbia - Ivan Torov The opposition in Croatia - Sven Balas Conclusion - Jasminka Udovicki Bibliography; Contributors; Index
