A funeral, a wolf and Bruce Lee in Mostar: revised urban contract and the intersection of time and space

This study reveals the profound impact of ethnic segregation on urban life in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting how physical partitions signify a breakdown in security and communal identity. It demonstrates that in divided cities like Mostar, the traditional urban contract—where residents exchange loyalty or taxation for safety and services—is severely disrupted, leading to vulnerability and lack of cooperation. The research analyzes this phenomenon through artistic depictions, including a film, novel, and statue performance, to illustrate the temporal and spatial dimensions of this urban fragmentation. By examining these cultural representations, the study underscores the failure of urban management in fostering unity and security.

(Ed.). (2015). A funeral, a wolf and Bruce Lee in Mostar: revised urban contract and the intersection of time and space. Politics of Identity in Post-Conflict States, 256–268. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315708669-26