English translation of the russian-language study entitled rabocheye dvizheniye v turtsii, 1918-1963 and comprising historical background of the trade union movement in Turkey - covers labour movements, the role of political parties in the establishment of trade unions, the social status of workers, etc. Bibliography pp. 146 to 157.

General study of Turkey - covers demographic aspects, historical and geographical aspects, labour force, the social structure, living conditions, education, cultural factors, religion, government and public administration, politics, mass medias, the economic structure, labour relations, trade, the national budget, financing, the administration of justice, armed forces, etc. Bibliography, map and statistical tables.

First published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.