[Bilimsel Haber] CfP: *European Journal of Turkish Studies* Special Issue - Spring 2010

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*European Journal of Turkish Studies* Special Issue - Spring 2010

(Re)Considering the Labor Movement in Turkey

Overview:

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.

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.

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.

Call for Proposals:

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.

Deadlines & Submission Information:

* Please submit proposals (abstracts of around 300 words) to Brian Mello (

bmello at 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.

* 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.

* Please direct all inquiries and abstracts to Brian Mello (Dept of
Political Science, Muhlenberg College): bmello at muhlenberg.edu along with the
EJTS secretariat: secretariat.ejts at gmail.com 

Note:

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:  <http://www.ejts.org/> http://www.ejts.org/

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