Ethnographies of Grey Zones in Eastern Europe

Ethnographies of Grey Zones in Eastern EuropeOver the last two decades, Eastern European countries have experienced extensive changes in geo political relocations and relations leading to everyday uncertainty. Based on ethnographic cases, this anthology explores how grey zones of governance, borders, relations and invisibilities affect everyday life in contemporary Eastern Europe.

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Following up on the first two installments

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Bringing together contributions by leading artists and researchers

Chapters blend close critical analysis and ethnography to document and interrogate performances and the contexts that inform them

Offering a dialogue between internal and external perspectives

Presenting a varied and thought-provoking collage of the city onscreen – from the silent era to the present – World Film Locations: New York provides a fascinating and historic look back at the rich diversity of locations that have provided the backdrop for some of the most memorable films

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including academics who teach in the field

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