An Exodus from Turkey: Tales of Migration and Exile

The book explores the experiences of Turkish citizens who have fled the country due to the authoritarian turn under Erdoğan's reign and the crackdown on freedom of speech and assembly. It features interviews with former politicians, artists, journalists, academics, and activists, providing a voice to those in exile and shedding light on their experiences of separation, building new lives abroad, and the prospect of return to Turkey.

Format: Hardback
Length: 356 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Turkey's authoritarian turn under the reign of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the crackdown on freedom of speech and assembly have led to a significant number of Turkish citizens fleeing the country, either voluntarily or involuntarily. This book features interviews with former politicians, artists, journalists, academics, and activists who have been forced to leave their homeland, providing a unique perspective on their experiences and the challenges they face in exile. Through their own stories, the individuals in this book share their coping mechanisms, their efforts to build new lives abroad, and their hopes for a return to Turkey. The book is both heart-breaking and informative, offering a snapshot of a new layer of intellectual diaspora in the making.

Weight: 584g
Dimension: 144 x 226 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399519656