Turkey: A Country Study

By Federal Research Division

Book Overview

Turkey: A Country Study is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth analysis of the history, culture, and politics of Turkey. The book is written by the Federal Research Division, which is part of the Library of Congress, and is intended for use by policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in learning more about Turkey.The book begins with an overview of Turkey's geography, climate, and natural resources. It then delves into the country's history, from its ancient civilizations to its modern era as a republic. The book covers the Ottoman Empire, the rise of Mustafa Kemal Atat�����rk and the founding of the Republic of Turkey, and the country's political and economic development since then.The book also provides detailed information on Turkey's society and culture, including its diverse ethnic and religious groups, its arts and literature, and its cuisine. It examines the role of women in Turkish society and the country's education system.In addition, the book covers Turkey's foreign policy, including its relationships with neighboring countries and its role in international organizations such as NATO and the United Nations. It also discusses Turkey's economic development and its challenges, including inflation and unemployment.Overall, Turkey: A Country Study is a comprehensive and informative guide to Turkey that provides a detailed look at the country's history, culture, and politics. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand this complex and fascinating country.Domestic industries also lost ground in export markets because of increases in the cost of raw materials and energy. Turkey's trade deficit reached US$4 billion in 1977, contributing to a balance of payments deficit nearly five times the 1974 level. Becoming skeptical of Turkey's ability to repay existing debts, a number of foreign creditors refused to extend further loans. As a result, the country virtually ran out of foreign exchange to meet its immediate commitments and was faced with national bankruptcy, which was averted only when the Central Bank intervened by suspending payments for many imports and, in effect, forced credit from foreign exporters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162714840
• ISBN13: 9781162714844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"