Explains Albania's 'transition' from Communism via the experiences of a diverse range of families, highland villagers, urban elite and shanty dwellers - whose lives she has followed since 1992. In this title, the author shows us members of the ex-communist elite in Tirana embracing rentier capitalism.

Opens a window into a culture and society that remained closed for many years, looking at how Albania has coped with the transition from totalitarianism to free market capitalism.