Between Control and Autonomy: Liminal Worlds of the “Empty” Spaces of Siberia: A Review of Zhizn’ v pustote: antropologicheskie ocherki sotsial’nogo prostranstva za predelami vlastnogo regulirovaniia Life in the Void: Anthropological Essays on Social Space Beyond Governmental Regulation, by L.E. Bilakher, K.V. Grigorichev, and A.V. Kovalevskii. Moscow: Fond podderzhki sotsial’nykh issledovanii “Khamovniki”: Common Place, 2024. 272 p. | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Between Control and Autonomy: Liminal Worlds of the “Empty” Spaces of Siberia: A Review of Zhizn’ v pustote: antropologicheskie ocherki sotsial’nogo prostranstva za predelami vlastnogo regulirovaniia Life in the Void: Anthropological Essays on Social Space Beyond Governmental Regulation, by L.E. Bilakher, K.V. Grigorichev, and A.V. Kovalevskii. Moscow: Fond podderzhki sotsial’nykh issledovanii “Khamovniki”: Common Place, 2024. 272 p.
Key Points
Explores the concept of social space when it exists outside of direct governmental regulation, and its impact.
Key themes include the balancing act between control and autonomy in these liminal spaces, providing a unique perspective.
Review of anthropological essays examines various cases within Siberian contexts, showcasing distinct cultural dynamics.
Understanding these empty spaces may inform broader discussions on governance and social organization in complex societies.