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Turkish Urban and Social Issues
Research Guide
What is Turkish Urban and Social Issues?
Turkish Urban and Social Issues refer to a research cluster examining urbanization processes, social policy implementation, demographic shifts, local governance, migration patterns, and city planning challenges within Turkey's urban contexts.
This field encompasses 23,500 works focused on urban studies, social services, home care, sustainability, community development, migration, public policy, and city planning in Turkey. Key studies analyze service distribution in cities like Ankara and public reactions in iconic spaces such as Istanbul's Taksim Square and Gezi Park. Research also addresses urban regeneration as a state policy linked to disaster prevention.
Topic Hierarchy
Research Sub-Topics
Urban Regeneration in Turkish Cities
This sub-topic examines state-led urban transformation projects, displacement effects, and neoliberal planning policies in Istanbul and Ankara. Researchers analyze gentrification patterns and resistance movements.
Internal Migration and Urbanization in Turkey
This sub-topic studies rural-urban migration flows, informal settlements, and demographic impacts on megacities like Istanbul. Researchers model migration determinants and integration challenges.
Local Governance and Municipal Services in Turkish Cities
This sub-topic investigates decentralization reforms, metropolitan municipality performance, and citizen satisfaction with services. Researchers evaluate park distribution equity and participatory budgeting.
Social Services and Home Care Policies in Turkey
This sub-topic analyzes elderly care systems, family-based service delivery, and privatization trends in social assistance. Researchers study program targeting efficiency and coverage gaps.
Public Space Contestation and Urban Protests in Turkey
This sub-topic examines Gezi Park protests, Taksim Square transformations, and state control over public spaces. Researchers analyze spatial politics and protest geography.
Why It Matters
Studies in this field inform equitable distribution of urban public services, as Erkip (1997) showed uneven access to parks and recreational services in Ankara, affecting heterogeneous citizen groups. Oğuz (2000) used user surveys of Ankara’s urban parks to highlight practical improvements in recreational spaces. Gül et al. (2014) documented how Istanbul’s Taksim Square and Gezi Park served as sites of protest starting May 28, 2013, revealing tensions between urban development and public ideology. Güzey (2015) detailed urban regeneration's role as Turkey's state policy for disaster prevention, influencing city restructuring post-events.
Reading Guide
Where to Start
'The distribution of urban public services: the case of parks and recreational services in Ankara' by Feyzan Erkip (1997) provides an accessible entry on service equity issues, using Ankara as a concrete case with 130 citations.
Key Papers Explained
Erkip (1997) 'The distribution of urban public services: the case of parks and recreational services in Ankara' establishes service access challenges, which Oğuz (2000) 'User surveys of Ankara’s urban parks' builds on through empirical user data. Gül et al. (2014) 'ISTANBUL’S TAKSIM SQUARE AND GEZI PARK: THE PLACE OF PROTEST AND THE IDEOLOGY OF PLACE' extends to protest dynamics in Istanbul, while Güzey (2015) 'The last round in restructuring the city: Urban regeneration becomes a state policy of disaster prevention in Turkey' connects regeneration policy to these urban tensions.
Paper Timeline
Most-cited paper highlighted in red. Papers ordered chronologically.
Advanced Directions
Kılıçoğlu et al. (2020) 'Integrating multicriteria decision-making analysis for a GIS-based settlement area in the district of Atakum, Samsun, Turkey' applies GIS and decision tools to settlement planning, pointing to sustainability frontiers; YILMAZ (2014) 'Uluslararasi Göç: Çeşitleri, Nedenleri Ve Etkileri' links migration to urban demographics amid no recent preprints.
Papers at a Glance
| # | Paper | Year | Venue | Citations | Open Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursing care of infants and children | 1979 | Medical Entomology and... | 326 | ✕ |
| 2 | Close-Kin Marriage in Roman Society? | 1984 | Man | 141 | ✕ |
| 3 | The distribution of urban public services: the case of parks a... | 1997 | Cities | 130 | ✓ |
| 4 | User surveys of Ankara’s urban parks | 2000 | Landscape and Urban Pl... | 119 | ✕ |
| 5 | Integrating multicriteria decision-making analysis for a GIS-b... | 2020 | Theoretical and Applie... | 102 | ✕ |
| 6 | Türkiye Bitkileri Listesi (Damarlı Bitkiler) | 2012 | — | 82 | ✕ |
| 7 | Uluslararasi Göç: Çeşitleri, Nedenleri Ve Etkileri | 2014 | Journal of Turkish Stu... | 81 | ✓ |
| 8 | ISTANBUL’S TAKSIM SQUARE AND GEZI PARK: THE PLACE OF PROTEST A... | 2014 | Journal of Architectur... | 74 | ✓ |
| 9 | EVALUATION OF THE STRIKE ACCORDING TO ISLAMIC LAW | 2013 | Education Sciences | 71 | ✓ |
| 10 | The last round in restructuring the city: Urban regeneration b... | 2015 | Cities | 71 | ✕ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does research show about urban public service distribution in Ankara?
Erkip (1997) in 'The distribution of urban public services: the case of parks and recreational services in Ankara' analyzed how heterogeneous citizens' access to services like parks is affected by planning factors. The study emphasized effective utilization through equitable provision. It serves as a central concern in urban development.
How were user surveys conducted for Ankara’s urban parks?
Oğuz (2000) in 'User surveys of Ankara’s urban parks' gathered data on park usage to assess recreational needs. Findings informed landscape planning improvements. The work has 119 citations, underscoring its influence.
What role did Gezi Park play in Istanbul protests?
Gül, Dee, and Cünük (2014) in 'ISTANBUL’S TAKSIM SQUARE AND GEZI PARK: THE PLACE OF PROTEST AND THE IDEOLOGY OF PLACE' described protests beginning May 28, 2013, when activists opposed development in the 1940s-era park. Taksim district's green space became a protest symbol. The event highlighted urban ideology conflicts.
How has urban regeneration evolved as policy in Turkey?
Güzey (2015) in 'The last round in restructuring the city: Urban regeneration becomes a state policy of disaster prevention in Turkey' examined regeneration's shift to disaster-focused state policy. It addressed city restructuring needs. The paper has 71 citations.
What are key topics in Turkish migration research?
YILMAZ (2014) in 'Uluslararasi Göç: Çeşitleri, Nedenleri Ve Etkileri' covered types, causes, and effects of international migration in Turkey. It connects to urban social issues like demographic transitions. The study appears in Journal of Turkish Studies with 81 citations.
Open Research Questions
- ? How can multicriteria decision-making optimize settlement areas in Turkish districts like Atakum, Samsun?
- ? What factors influence close-kin marriage patterns in historical Turkish or Roman-influenced societies?
- ? How do international migration types and effects shape urban policy in Turkey?
- ? In what ways does urban regeneration policy address disaster prevention gaps in Turkish cities?
- ? How do protest sites like Gezi Park reflect broader ideologies of urban place-making?
Recent Trends
The field holds 23,500 works with no specified 5-year growth rate; Kılıçoğlu et al. 'Integrating multicriteria decision-making analysis for a GIS-based settlement area in the district of Atakum, Samsun, Turkey' marks a trend toward GIS-integrated planning with 102 citations, while no preprints or news in the last 6-12 months indicate steady focus on established urban governance and migration studies.
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