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<P>*European Journal of Turkish Studies* Special Issue – Spring 2010</P>
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<P>(Re)Considering the Labor Movement in Turkey</P>
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<P>Overview:</P>
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<P>The labor movement in Turkey has never enjoyed a prominent position within
Turkish Studies. Yet, labor activism in Turkey dates back to the late Ottoman
Empire; it was part of the early Republican era; it played an important part in
shaping the major political events and tensions during the 1960s and 1970s; and
as recent May Day demonstrations highlight, state-labor relations remain an
important and tense part of Turkish politics. Yet, the labor movement in Turkey
appears to be less important today than it was during the tumultuous decades of
the 1960s and 1970s. Despite the constraints faced by labor activists, the
central contention of this thematic issue of the *European Journal of Turkish
Studies* is that the labor movement has and continues to shape Turkish politics
in important ways.</P>
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<P>Consequently, this edition of the European Journal of Turkish Studies seeks
to publish articles from across academic disciplines that specifically explore
the impact of labor movement activism on the shaping of contemporary Turkish
society and politics. Articles might focus on why and how some labor activists
have succeeded in advancing their agenda, while others have failed. Recognizing
that the impact of any social movement often involves more than simply
identifying successful policy changes, articles might also focus on how labor
movement activism has had an impact on shaping public discourse, perceptions,
attitudes, and/or the framing of particular issues. In addition, articles might
refocus attention on the forces that have and will continue to shape Turkish
labor activism.</P>
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<P>The primary goal of this issue is to provide space for reconsidering the
labor movement in Turkey—both how it has been shaped over time, and how it has
shaped political, social, and economic developments. This special issue will
fulfill two additional purposes: First, the empirical content of the articles
published in this issue will continue to fill in this gap in Turkish studies.
Second, the labor movement itself will provide a focused context for the
application of broader social science theories.</P>
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<P>Call for Proposals:</P>
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<P>The European Journal of Turkish Studies invites submissions of abstracts for
a special thematic issue on the labor movement in Turkey. We are particularly
interested in articles from across academic disciplines that apply contemporary
theoretical frameworks to explain the changing nature of labor movement
activism, as well as the impact of the labor movement on the shaping of
politics, economics, and society in Turkey. Articles might focus on a range of
topics including: obstacles and challenges facing the labor movement in Turkey;
the significance of particular strikes, protests, or actions; the historical
importance of May Day in Turkey; the relationship between the labor movement and
major political parties; and the effects of globalization and transnational
activism on the labor movement in Turkey. In addition, articles may seek to
explain a range of issues more directly related to labor organizing, such as
competition between unions, anti-labor campaigns, and changing strategies and
ideologies within the labor movement.</P>
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<P>Deadlines & Submission Information:</P>
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<P>* Please submit proposals (abstracts of around 300 words) to Brian Mello
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<P>bmello@muhlenberg.edu) by February 15, 2009, although proposals will also be
considered after this date. You should include your affiliation and appropriate
contact information with your submission. EJTS generally publishes articles that
range from 8,000 to 10,000 words; however, proposals for shorter pieces as well
as longer articles are welcome.</P>
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<P>* The deadline for final submission of papers is September 1, 2009 with an
expected publication date of spring 2010. Papers will be reviewed by two
anonymous referees.</P>
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<P>* Please direct all inquiries and abstracts to Brian Mello (Dept of Political
Science, Muhlenberg College): bmello@muhlenberg.edu along with the EJTS
secretariat: secretariat.ejts@gmail.com </P>
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<P>Note:</P>
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<P>The *European Journal of Turkish Studies* (EJTS) is an on-line, peer-reviewed
scholarly journal that has been publishing since 2004. The journal is
multi-disciplinary and publishes social science papers by a range of established
and junior scholars. Its primary focus is contemporary Turkey, although it also
publishes material on the late Ottoman period and on other cases. EJTS publishes
articles in English, Turkish, French, and German. For prior editions and more
information, please see the journal's web site: </SPAN><A
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