(Plovdiv University Press, 2025-12-15) Mancheva, Svetoslava
The aim of the text is to outline a picture of life under the conditions of transformations in the Maritsa coal region of Bulgaria. The lifeworld of local people is shaped by prolonged states of crisis caused by various uses of the environment, which lead to social, cultural, and ecological insecurity. Observations reveal dynamics in how such conditions are managed, reflected in the livelihood strategies of families and communities in the region. The study focuses on human stories, practices, and environmental knowledge in the context of the Green Deal.