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Steele, Philip, 1948-

Turkey and Istanbul / Philip Steele. - London Franklin Watts, 2014. - 45 pages; colour illustrations; 28 cm. - Developing world .


Introducing Turkey : East meets West -- The nation (A rich history ; Peoples and languages ; Ankara politics) -- Work and land (Work and industry ; The growing cities ; Fields and villages ; On the move ; Against nature?) -- Turkish society (Seeking justice ; Health and education ; Media talk ; Arts, leisure and sport ; Faith and festivals ; Turkey and the work ; Facing the future)

Focusses on issues which arise from Turkey's economic success and move away from its traditional industries of farming and textiles. Turkey must decide whether it looks east or west in the future, while retaining its own identity and political stability in a region torn by conflict.

ISBN: 9781445123639 1445123630

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB371916 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016472901 Uk

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
Since 1960

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Turkey--Civilization --21st century --Juvenile literature.
Turkey--Social conditions --1960- --Juvenile literature.
Turkey--Economic conditions --1960- --Juvenile literature.
Istanbul (Turkey)--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 956.104