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Between compassion and conservatism: a genealogy of British humanitarian sensibilities (2010)
Book Chapter
Pupavac, V. (2010). Between compassion and conservatism: a genealogy of British humanitarian sensibilities. In D. Fassin, & M. Pandolfi (Eds.), Contemporary states of emergency: the politics of military and humanitarian interventions. Zone Books

Abstract: The chapter explores continuities in modern British humanitarianism at its birth two hundred years ago and today. Modern British humanitarianism arose out of the contradictions between humanist ideals, expanding social sympathies, and fears... Read More about Between compassion and conservatism: a genealogy of British humanitarian sensibilities.

Changing international health policy and changing international development goals (2008)
Book Chapter
Pupavac, V. (2008). Changing international health policy and changing international development goals. In D. Wainwright (Ed.), A sociology of health. Sage

The World Health Organisation (WHO) was founded in 1948 with a remit to promote public health around the world. The WHO’s constitution sets out its objective as ‘the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health’ (WHO, 1948). The... Read More about Changing international health policy and changing international development goals.

Reconstructing post-conflict cultures: a case study of Bosnia (2006)
Book Chapter
Pupavac, V. (2006). Reconstructing post-conflict cultures: a case study of Bosnia. In Post-conflict cultures: rituals of representation. Zoilus Press

Over the last decade tremendous interest has been expressed by international organisations such as UNESCO in the “deep cultural roots” of war. Cultural reform programmes are regarded today as a crucial component of international peace efforts. This c... Read More about Reconstructing post-conflict cultures: a case study of Bosnia.

Multiculturalism and its discontents in SFR Yugoslavia and Bosnia: a critique of the multiculturalist rights model (2005)
Book Chapter
Pupavac, V. (2005). Multiculturalism and its discontents in SFR Yugoslavia and Bosnia: a critique of the multiculturalist rights model. In The UN, human rights and post-conflict situations. Manchester University Press

In this chapter I seek to contribute to debates over multiculturalism and highlight problems with ethnic rights strategies. I hope to facilitate understanding of the failures to overcome ethnic divisions in Bosnia, as well as to suggest how critiques... Read More about Multiculturalism and its discontents in SFR Yugoslavia and Bosnia: a critique of the multiculturalist rights model.

Politics and language rights: a case study of language politics in Croatia (2003)
Book Chapter
Pupavac, V. (2003). Politics and language rights: a case study of language politics in Croatia. In G. Hogan-Brun, & S. Wolff (Eds.), Minority languages in Europe: frameworks, status, prospects. Palgrave Macmillan

This chapter discusses language and national aspirations through a case study of language politics in Croatia. Not only is language crucially influenced by national politics, but language politics has played a significant role in national politics in... Read More about Politics and language rights: a case study of language politics in Croatia.