Everywhere Taksim Sowing the Seeds for a New Turkey at Gezi

In May 2013, a small group of protesters made camp in Istanbul's Taksim Square, protesting the privatization of what had long been a vibrant public space. When the police responded to the demonstration with brutality, the protests exploded in size and force, quickly becoming a massive statement...

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Other Authors: Toktamis, Kumru F. (Editor), David, Isabel, editor (editor), Toktamis, Kumru F., editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press 2015
[2015]
Edition:1st ed
Series:Protest and social movements.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009424511206719
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Summary:In May 2013, a small group of protesters made camp in Istanbul's Taksim Square, protesting the privatization of what had long been a vibrant public space. When the police responded to the demonstration with brutality, the protests exploded in size and force, quickly becoming a massive statement of opposition to the Turkish regime. This book assembles a collection of field research, data, theoretical analyses, and cross-country comparisons to show the significance of the protests both within Turkey and throughout the world.
Physical Description:1 online resource (296 pages) : illustrations (some colour), maps (some colour)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789048526390