Technology, Modernity and the State: Transit History in Turkey

What is it about?

This article is a review of literature regarding the history of public transit, specifically the tramway, in Istanbul. It suggests some ways scholars might explore the relationship between city planning, urban history and transit history as reflective of changing political regimes and climates in Turkey's history.

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Why is it important?

Very little is written, at least in English, on the Istanbul tramway, this review helps set future research agendas for scholars interested in working on public transit in Istanbul.