Andrea Matosevic
Almost, but Not Quite Bored in Pula: An Anthropological Study of the Tapija Phenomenon in Northwest Croatia
Almost, but Not Quite Bored in Pula: An Anthropological Study of the Tapija Phenomenon in Northwest Croatia
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This study explores the local feeling of boredom in Pula, Croatia, through interviews and fieldwork. It reflects the term "tapija," a Turkish word for a property deed, and has evolved into a term of lameness, loneliness, unwillingness, and irony in Pulas urban slang. The result is a compelling local anthropological study of boredom in a wider historical and global context.
Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 16 July 2021
Publisher: Berghahn Books
This study delves into the multifaceted phenomenon of boredom experienced by residents of Pula, a coastal city in Northwestern Croatia. Through extensive interviews and fieldwork, it uncovers various facets of this local sentiment. The term "tapija," originating from Turkish and used in Pulas urban slang, has undergone a fascinating transformation. Initially used to describe a set of affective states, it has evolved into a term that encompasses feelings of lameness, loneliness, unwillingness, and irony. By seamlessly blending lively conversations with a comprehensive bibliography on the subject, the study presents a captivating local anthropological exploration of boredom within a broader historical and global context.
This study delves into the multifaceted phenomenon of boredom experienced by residents of Pula, a coastal city in Northwestern Croatia. Through extensive interviews and fieldwork, it uncovers various facets of this local sentiment. The term "tapija," originating from Turkish and used in Pulas urban slang, has undergone a fascinating transformation. Initially used to describe a set of affective states, it has evolved into a term that encompasses feelings of lameness, loneliness, unwillingness, and irony. By seamlessly blending lively conversations with a comprehensive bibliography on the subject, the study presents a captivating local anthropological exploration of boredom within a broader historical and global context.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800731356
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