A critical approach to gecekondu studies in Turkey with a reference to the modernization theory
Author
Tok, Neslihan
Advisor
Erman, Tahire
Date
1999Publisher
Bilkent University
Language
English
Type
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Abstract
The thesis reviews the Turkish gecekondu literature by a critical approach
through a historical perspective. The studies are examined on the basis of
conceptual and methodological approaches. They are critically
investigated in terms of their potential to explain and understand the changing
conditions and recent transformations of gecekondus in the urban context.
As a conclusion, a new conceptual and methodological approach is suggested
for the future study of gecekondus.