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by Arin Bayraktaroglu (Author) "Turkey is situated in the northern hemisphere at an equal distance from the equator and the North Pole and at the junction of Europe and..." (more)
Key Phrases: Black Sea, Central Asia, May God (more...)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Kuperard; Expanded Ed edition (January 25, 2000)
  • ISBN-10: 1857331583
  • ISBN-13: 978-1857331585
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Black Sea, Central Asia, May God, Welfare Party, British Ambassador, The Democrat Party, Turkish Tourist Office, War of Independence
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5.0 out of 5 stars extremely enjoyable, June 25, 2001
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This review is from: Culture Shock!: Turkey (Paperback)
This is not an academic book with pedantic overtones, nor is it a promotional book which shows only what the Turks would like the outsiders to see. One cannot claim it is a literary piece either, although it is dotted with some poetic expressions. Instead, it is an extremely enjoyable book with useful explanations and tips to prepare the reader for a variety of contexts and characteristics, well beyond the stereotypes. The style is chat-like and personal, the tone is level-headed.

Certain things need updating. For instance, since the publication of this book, Istanbul has been introduced to a new subway system and a second bridge. The author, however, excels in the description of the national spirit and the cultural features, which do not change so easily. Furthermore, local characteristics such as the vitality of an Istanbul street, the rustic colours of the intercity areas, the serenity of the old graveyards on the Bosphorus, the slow-paced offices of the state sector, the friendly `corner-shop`, etc. are so vividly portrayed that ones feels as if one strolling through these places.

I think it is an essential text for not only those who are planning to settle down in Turkey, but also those who are going there on a short visit.

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars UNREALISTIC, May 3, 1999
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This book is full of exaggerations about Turkey. No wonder that the author has spent ``a month per year'' there in the last dozen years or so... The Turkey described by this book belongs to the 1970's and not so much to the dynamic society of the 1990's. If you read this book, the REAL Turkey (as it actually exists) will be a pleasant surprize to you. So read it and go there and have a real shock! Turkey is a modern democratic society with Western values which at the same time keeps the cultural heritage of the Caucasus, Siberia, Balkans, ancient Anatolia, the Ottomans, the Byzantines etc
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16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible..., September 23, 1999
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I resent the writer with all my heart, everything written here is totally UNREALISTIC and WRONG. As a Germany-born Turk, I cannot understand why Arin Bayraktaroglu could be so utterly biased and narrow-minded. The book does nothing but mislead the reader. It is quite upsetting to think that probably readers who don't know much about modern and democratic Turkey will believe some things in it and build a wrong opinion. The best thing is to ignore this, or come visit Turkey on a holiday and see the modern, European, and REAL country. I would have given 0 stars to this if it were an option. --
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5.0 out of 5 stars good
If you are going to travel to Turkey - this is a quick read and the information is essential - don't want to be one of those 'ugly Americans' who haven't a clue they are insulting... Read more
Published 4 months ago by EsmeReal

3.0 out of 5 stars Hold the phone
I note that one reviewer has posted four times. What is it, why cannot one post suffice? This is overkill, don't you think?
Published on March 15, 2006 by T. P. Logan

1.0 out of 5 stars would like to rate this but must receive it first
I have never received this book, so it is impossible to rate it. Please send this book to me, and I will be glad to write a real review.
Published on August 21, 2005 by M. B. Schroth

1.0 out of 5 stars BAD!
This book is a complete failure. Read Mary Lee Settle's "Turkish Reflections" instead!

Arin Bayraktaroglu (apparently an expatriate Turk living in London) seems even... Read more

Published on December 17, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Strange
I was suprised to notice that the writer has a Turkish name. In my opinion, the book was a little 'distant' from reality, many things were exaggerated and untrue generalisations.
Published on May 9, 1999

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