Ãayli, Eray
Victims of Commemoration: The Architecture and Violence of Confronting the Past in Turkey (Contemporary Issues in the Middle East)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780815637516
- author:
- Ãayli, Eray
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Syracuse University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 277
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15 x 2 centimetres (0.35
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Human Geography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Victims of Commemoration: The Architecture and Violence of Confronting the Past in Turkey The way societies commemorate their violent pasts is often seen as a key indicator of their democratic progress. However, this assumption can be misleading, as the relationship between commemoration and violence is complex. In Turkey, the mainstream image of the country has shifted dramatically in recent years, from a beacon of democracy to a hub of violence. This shift is explored in Eray Çaylı's ethnography, which delves into the politics of urban and architectural space in Turkey. Çaylı's work focuses on the ways in which architecture helps communities concentrate their political work against systemic problems. By examining sites significant to Kurdish, Alevi, and revolutionary-leftist struggles for memory and justice, Çaylı reveals how activists use architecture to challenge the status quo. This approach not only upholds the legacy of victims but also rejects the notion of passive victimhood. Through his research, Çaylı sheds light on the intricate relationships between politics, space, and identity in Turkey. This thought-provoking study offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities of commemoration and its impact on communities.
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