Sabrina P. Ramet Knihy

The book features Sabrina Petra Ramet's humorous poetry that critiques and deflates the often serious tone of Russian historical studies. Her verses invite readers to engage with history in a lively manner, suggesting that history can repeat itself in unexpected and entertaining ways. The work emphasizes the importance of reading the poems aloud to fully appreciate their wit and comedic value, making a compelling case for a more accessible approach to discussing history.

The book presents a structured approach to exploring various courses, organized into departments, reflecting the idea that thoughtful consideration is essential for a fulfilling life. Drawing inspiration from René Descartes, it emphasizes the importance of introspection and critical thinking as foundational elements for personal growth and understanding.

This book examines the historical examples of Soviet Communism, Italian Fascism, German Nazism, and Spanish Anarchism, suggesting that, in spite of their differences, they had some key features in common.

Mit Beginn der 1990er Jahre gelangte Jugoslawien mit einem Mal auf die Titelseiten der Weltpresse. Die jugoslawischen Nachfolgekriege der Jahre 1991-1995 ließen viele Betrachter annehmen, interethnische Gewalt sei ein fixer Bestandteil jugoslawischer Politik und das Auseinanderbrechen die Folge uralter Antagonismen. In ihrer Geschichte Jugoslawiens zeigt Sabrina P. Ramet hingegen, wie die Instabilität aller drei jugoslawischen Staaten des 20. Jahrhunderts – das Königreich der Zwischenkriegszeit, der sozialistische Staat (1945-1991) und das Rumpfjugoslawien aus Serbien und Montenegro ab 1992 – aus dem Versagen ihrer Regierungen resultierte, rechtsstaatliche Verhältnisse und politische Legitimation zu erlangen. Das Versagen auf den Ebenen innere Staatsbildung und politische Legitimation stehen im Zentrum. Das Buch, das hier in einer erweiterten und korrigierten deutschen Fassung vorgelegt wird, bietet auf der Grundlage intensiver Quellenforschungen und langjähriger Beschäftigung mit dem Thema einen wichtigen Beitrag zum Verständnis Jugoslawiens wie auch seiner heutigen Nachfolgestaaten.

Focusing on a previously overlooked aspect of German history, this book offers an innovative and accessible perspective for students at all levels. It moves beyond traditional narratives centered on a single country, instead examining the dynamics of the two German states and their distinct political systems. Written in clear language, it aims to engage readers with its fresh insights into the complexities of German historical context.

The book offers an in-depth examination of the factors leading to the disintegration of Yugoslavia, presenting a thorough analysis of various pieces of evidence and the differing scholarly opinions on the subject. It explores the political, social, and historical contexts that contributed to the conflict, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of this significant event in Balkan history.

This book offers a profound analysis of sensitive issues related to the post-communist religious landscape. Combining historical insight with sociological expertise, it explores the role of religion in challenging Leninist ideocracies, making a significant contribution to the understanding of these complex dynamics.

The book offers a nuanced analysis of Serbia's involvement in World War II, challenging the glorification of the Chetnik movement and the justifications for the collaboration of Milan Nedić's regime with Axis powers. It delves into the intricate and often contentious political alliances of the era, providing a more objective perspective on the actions and motivations of Serbs during the war. This reassessment aims to shed light on the complexities of national identity and historical interpretation in Serbia's wartime narrative.

Set in the mid-1980s, the narrative explores the alarming connection between industrial pollution and a global conspiracy involving brain surgeons. The narrator uncovers evidence of this conspiracy through various peculiar clues, such as coded messages in bus schedules and syringe marks on fruit. Despite his minor role in opposing the brain surgeons, he is compelled to document these bizarre occurrences to reveal the truth. The story blends themes of environmental awareness and conspiracy, highlighting the narrator's quest for understanding in a chaotic world.

The Yugoslav breakup and conflict have given rise to a considerable literature offering dramatically different interpretations of what happened. But just how do the various interpretations relate to each other? This ambitious new book by Sabrina Ramet, an eminent commentator on recent Balkan politics and history, reviews and analyses more than 130 books about the troubled region and compares their accounts, theories and interpretations of events. Ramet surveys the major debates which divide the field, alternative accounts of the causes of Yugoslavia's violent collapse, and the scholarly debates concerning humanitarian intervention. Rival accounts are presented side by side for easy comparison. Thinking about Yugoslavia examines books on Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo which were published in English, German, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian and Italian, thus offering the English-speaking reader a unique insight into the controversies.