The rebirth of area studies: challenges for history, politics and international relations in the 21st century: edited by Zoran Milutinović, London, UK, I.B. Tauris, 2019, 224 pp., £90 (hardback), ISBN 9781788314343; £28.99 (paperback), ISBN 9780755636808; £26.09 (eBook), ISBN 9781786736086

"The Rebirth of Area Studies: Challenges for History, Politics, and International Relations in the 21st Century" edited by Zoran Milutinović argues against the notion that area studies is a dying discipline. The book highlights the transformations and strengths of area studies, challenging the assumptions made against it. It brings together experts from various subjects, including history, politics, literacy, and migration, to provide a comprehensive understanding of area studies' epistemology, methodology, critiques, and responses. The book encourages self-reflection among area studies researchers and emphasizes the importance of place-specific knowledge in a globalized world. [Extracted from the article]