Unlike most writers, who give a European eye-view of a Turkey that mourns all that is lost, and consider it in the light of a holiday resort, this book explores a Turkey which is seeking out its own identity and which is beginning to realize it's not simply a bridge between East and West. The lowlife of travesties nightclubs, the problems of heritage, the theatre, the clash between Eastern and Western Turkey, tribes, and the current civil war between Turkish military and Kurdish separatists, the booming heroin trade and cultural intolerance all form part of the book, bringing to light a Turkey which is not so much a country so much as a state of mind.

Product details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hamish Hamilton, London
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 1996
• Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0241132894
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241132890
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 1.18 x 8.78 inches
• Condition: Used Very Good

Has a remainder mark at the bottom edge; pages are lightly toned but are clean and unmarked. The Binding is sound. The Dust Jacket is in very good condition, not marred by any tears or chipping, and may show light side rubbing.