The publication Building the Future: Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Potential of Constitutional Pluralism, explores the country’s social, political and cultural complexities through documentary photography. Shaped by the 1995 Dayton Agreement and a constitution based on ethnic divisions, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a place where pluralism and fragmentation coexist in daily life. The images depict schools, workplaces, religious spaces, and urban and rural environments, showcasing historical divisions alongside efforts towards dialogue and inclusion. Particular focus is given to young people, artists, and activists who promote social cohesion. Through these portraits and scenes of everyday life, pluralism emerges as both a challenge and an opportunity, prompting us to reflect on democracy, peace, and the possibility of inclusive coexistence.
University of Siena, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0001-7238-2333
Book Title
Building the Future
Book Subtitle
Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Potential of Constitutional Pluralism
Editors
Mario Perini
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
108
Publication Year
2026
Copyright Information
© 2026 Author(s)
Content License
Metadata License
Publisher Name
Firenze University Press, USiena Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0982-3
ISBN Print
979-12-215-0981-6
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-0982-3
Series Title
Strumenti del Dipartimento di Giurisprudenza di Siena
Series ISSN
3035-5656
Series E-ISSN
3035-5842