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THE BETWEENNESS OF CONTEXTS: MILITARY COUPS, INTERNATIONALIZATION, AND THE STRUGGLE FOR INNOVATION IN TURKISH GEOGRAPHY.

Authors :
Bekaroğlu, Erdem
Arı, Yılmaz
Source :
Geographical Review; Mar2024, Vol. 114 Issue 2, p224-242, 19p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This paper provides an analysis of the historical trajectory of Turkish geographical practice over the past four decades, situated within the broader socio-political landscape of the country. The transmission of the modern geographical tradition from continental Europe to Turkey during the interwar period established the discipline as a holistic science of the human-environment relationship. Although this understanding started to change after the 1968 events, the 1980 Turkish military coup abruptly disrupted innovative endeavors in the discipline, prompting a resurgence of regionally focused synthesis within geography. This insular approach prevailed for several decades but began to evolve in response to the internationalization trends that emerged in the 2000s, with deliberate steps taken toward fostering innovation. Despite institutional damage resulting from the political developments following the 2016 military coup attempt, the discipline maintained its commitment to innovation. This paper critically examines the divergent responses of Turkish geography and its practitioners to the 1980 military coup and the 2016 coup attempt, highlighting the significant influence of globalization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00167428
Volume :
114
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Geographical Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175875188
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00167428.2023.2260438