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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 1999-08-09
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN
- 9780520218659
- Book Title
- Kosovo : How Myths and Truths Started a War
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 1999
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- History
- Topic
- Europe / Eastern, Military / General, Europe / General
- Item Weight
- 20.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 400 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520218655
ISBN-13
9780520218659
eBay Product ID (ePID)
462331
Product Key Features
Book Title
Kosovo : How Myths and Truths Started a War
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Europe / Eastern, Military / General, Europe / General
Publication Year
1999
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
20.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-019044
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
949.71
Table Of Content
Preface: Understanding Kosovo Through "Truths" 1. The 1981 Student Demonstrations 2. "Impaled with a Bottle": The Martinovic Case, 1985 3. "A Shot Against Yugoslavia: The "Paracin Massacre," 1987 4. The Poisoning of Albanian School Children, 1990 5. Step One for NGOs: The Root Cause of Conflict Postscript, 1997: A Wall of Silence Postscript, 1998: Kosovo in Conflict
Synopsis
Julie Mertus provides one of the first comprehensive looks at the explosive situation in Kosovo, where years of simmering tensions between Serbs and Albanians erupted in armed conflict in 1998. In a profound and detailed study of national identity and ethnic conflict, Mertus demonstrates how myths and truths can start a war. She shows how our identity as individuals and as members of groups is defined through the telling and remembering of stories. Real or imagined, these stories shape our understanding of ourselves as heroes, martyrs, conquerors, or victims. Once we see ourselves as victims, Mertus claims, we feel morally justified to become perpetrators. Based on a series of interviews conducted in Kosovo, Serbia proper, and Macedonia, this book is one of the first extended treatments of the years leading to war in Kosovo. Mertus examines the formation of Serbian national identity, and closely scrutinizes the hostilities of the region. She shows how myth and experience inform the political ideologies of Kosovo, and explores how these competing beliefs are created and perpetuated. This sobering overview of the region provides a window into a complex struggle whose repercussions reach far into the international community., In one of the first comprehensive looks at the explosive situation in Kosovo, a law professor explores the years leading to the war, demonstrating how myths and truths can start ethnic conflicts. 18 photos. 2 maps.
LC Classification Number
99-19044
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- r***g (244)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was "nearly new" and "as described" in listing. The advertised price was fair and a good value. Unfortunately, the seller's shipping partner was very slow to get the book packaged and shipped. Shipping took too long, and the tracking info gave no reliable info on shipping date, time in transit or expected delivery. Seller did everything right, but their shipping partner needs improvement. I recommend this seller to other eBay buyers....... just make sure you're okay with the shipping terms.
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- r***g (244)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was "nearly new" and "as described" in listing. The advertised price was fair and a good value. Unfortunately, the seller's shipping partner was very slow to get the book packaged and shipped. Shipping took too long, and the tracking info gave no reliable info on shipping date, time in transit or expected delivery. Seller did everything right, but their shipping partner needs improvement. I recommend this seller to other eBay buyers....... just make sure you're okay with the shipping terms.
- e***u (283)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe listing was for a hardcover version of this book; however, I received a paperback. The Seller replied quickly to my question about this issue and issued a full refund - and let me keep the book. So, a diligent Seller for sure - and well packaged and reasonable timing on shipping. Thank you for the refund, and as you suggested, I'll likely donate this volume and seek the hardcover.
- a***a (419)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis 2DVD set is in perfect condition. Cover art and case like new. Both DVDs played with no flaws. Description was listed as “Good”; I would describe it as “Very Good”, basically Like New. Delivery was super fast and packaging was excellent. The DVD case was wrapped well, then put in a cardboard envelope that was sturdy and hard to open (this is NOT a negative!). I have purchased from this company a few times and have always been very satisfied. Prices are great.