Staging the Promises, Everyday Future-Making in a Serbian Industrial Town

Deana Jovanović's "Staging the Promises" offers a deep dive into the lives of residents in Bor, Serbia, a copper-mining town grappling with post-socialist transition.

The book explores how authorities and the mining company theatrically presented visions of renewal, examining the impact on residents' lives.

Jovanović highlights the ambivalence in residents' responses, balancing hope with despair and disillusionment.

The study reveals how these staged promises shaped the present and sustained power dynamics.

Ultimately, the book contributes to understanding how the performance of future promises plays a role in contemporary populist politics.