Body of War

Discover the profound insights of Body of War by Dubravka Žarkov, published by Duke University Press in 2007. This compelling work spans 277 pages and delves into the complex representations of female and male bodies in the Croatian and Serbian media during the late 1980s and early 1990s, a tumultuous period marked by the disintegration of Yugoslavia. Žarkov argues that the Balkan war transcended mere ethnic conflict, suggesting that ethnicity was, in fact, a construct shaped by the very war itself. This book is essential reading for those interested in ethnic studies, gender studies, and the intricate dynamics of war and media in the Former Yugoslav republics. Enhance your understanding of this critical historical moment and its implications on gender and ethnicity.