The Turkish Perspective
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Captures the complexities of modern-day Turkey, geographically and culturally. Geographically, Turkey straddles Europe and the Middle East; culturally, it is caught between Western cosmopolitanism and traditional Muslim values. Despite the legacy of modernization left by Ataturk, Turkey's charismatic leader after the First World War, the prospect of Turkish membership in the European Union has polarized its members.
Media Details
Runtime: 42 minutes 48 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Social Science
- Subtopic: Europe, Middle East, Multiculturalism
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 1994
- Producer/Distributor: Filmakers Library, Inc
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