{"product_id":"2940046075038","title":"Bosnia and Herzegovina in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Society, Military, Religion, Serbs and Croats, Sarajevo, Tuzla, Zenica, Mostar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese two unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeography - Country Overview * Area * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Northern Lowlands * Central Mountains * Southern Plateaus * Climate * Rivers and Lakes * Major Cities * Sarajevo * Banja Luka * Tuzla * Zenica * Mostar * Environmental Issues * Natural Hazards * Self-Study Questions\u003cbr\u003eHistory - Introduction * Pre-Slavic Bosnia and Herzegovina * Serbs and Croats * Early Bosnian Autonomy * The Rise and Fall of the Bosnian Kingdom * Religion in Ottoman Bosnia * Decline of the Ottoman Empire * The Austro-Hungarian Era * Ethnic Nationalism * World War I * The First Yugoslavia * World War II * The Second Yugoslavia * Bosnian Independence * The Bosnian War * Dayton Peace Accords * Post-War Bosnia * Self-Study Questions * Economy - Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Manufacturing * Mineral Resources * Energy Resources * Trade * Service Sector * Tourism * Banking, Finance, and Investment * Transportation * Standard of Living * Looking Forward * Self-Study Questions * Society - Introduction * Ethnic Groups * Languages * Religion * Gender Issues * Arts * Film * Literature * Sports and Recreation * Self-Study Questions * Security - Introduction * U.S.-Bosnian Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Croatia * Montenegro * Serbia * Military * Terrorist Groups and Activities * The Mujahideen Legacy * Local Terrorists * Other Issues Affecting Stability * Consolidation or Secession: Can the Center Hold? * Interethnic Reconciliation and Communication * Self-Study Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfile - Introduction * Area * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Climate * Rivers and Lakes * Sava River * Bosna River * Vrbas River * Neretva River * Major Cities * Sarajevo * Banja Luka * Mostar * Tuzla * History - Early History * Medieval Kingdom (1180-1463) * Ottoman Era (1463-1878) * Austro-Hungarian Era (1878-1918) * Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1918-1941) * State of Croatia (1941-1945) * Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1945-1992) * Independence * Economy * Trade * Economic Sectors * Government * Administrative Divisions * Structure * Media * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Self-Study Questions * Religion - Introduction * Major Religions * Roman Catholic * Eastern Orthodox * Islam * Religion and Nationalism * Religion and the State * Influence of Religion on Daily Life * Christian Practices * Islamic Practices * Religious Conventions and Gender Roles * Religious Events * Religious Holidays * Christian Holidays * Muslim Holidays * Places of Worship * Christian Place of Worship * Islamic Place of Worship * Traditions - Introduction * Honor and Values * Greetings and Interaction * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Eating Habits * Food and Drink * Dress Code * Non-Religious Celebrations * Do's and Don'ts - Self-Study Questions * Introduction * Urban Issues * Unemployment * Social Exclusion * Health * Education * Restaurants * Market Place * Transportation * Safety * Crime * Landmines * Rural Life - Introduction * Rural Economy * Land Tenure * Local Administration * Health * Education * Rural Transportation * Landmines * Family Life - Introduction * Typical Household * Roles and Responsibilities in the Family * Marriage, Childbirth, and Divorce * Marriage * Childbirth * Divorce * Social Events * Weddings * Funerals * Naming Conventions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110577160432,"sku":"2940046075038","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046075038_p0.jpg?v=1763688390","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046075038","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}