This rich collection presents the multicultural character of Bosnia to the Western world and serves to remind all readers of the immense tragedy that is occurring in what was formerly Yugoslavia. Why Bosnia? offers a blend of historical essays, political reporting, eyewitness accounts, analysis, and literary interpretations from an international group of writers (which includes David Rieff, Christopher Hitchens, Ivo Banac, Bogdan Denitch, and Slavenka Draculic). A 40-page introduction by the editors provides political and historical background and sets the moral tone of the collection. This major addition to the growing shelf of impassioned books on the Bosnia crisis is an indispensable work for all libraries.-- Thomas A. Karel, Franklin & Marshall Coll. Lib., Lancaster, Pa.
