Disrupted Landscapes

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The transformative impact of the Soviet Union's collapse is explored through the lens of postsocialist Romania, highlighting the shift from collectivization to privatization. This detailed study examines how these changes affected the nation’s natural resources, including forests, farmlands, and rivers. It delves into the roles of bureaucrats in illegal deforestation and the resistance of peasants against government agricultural policies, illustrating the social and political dynamics that facilitated the introduction of neoliberalism into Romania's landscape.