{"product_id":"turkey-culture-smart-the-essential-guide-to-customs-culture-54","title":"Turkey - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs \u0026 Culture (54)","description":"\u003cp\u003eStanding astride two continents and stretching from Europe to the Middle East  Turkey is both feared by the West and wooed by it. Travelers have always been drawn to its glorious cultural heritage and heroic landscapes  and today  thanks to its burgeoning economy  growing geo-political importance  and young population  it is attracting more foreign visitors than ever. This new  updated edition of Culture Smart! Turkey reveals a nation in transition. Over the last two decades living conditons have improved greatly and Turkey is now classified as a developed country with an emerging market economy. Viewed by many as a model for outward-looking Islam  it is a country with laws to protect against religious paternalism  where restaurants are open during the fast of Ramadan  and where headscarves or no scarves can be worn in universities  schools  and public offices. Turkey continues to seek EU membership  but the road to accession has been full of twists and turns and the outcome is uncertain. The country is rapidly modernizing. The cities are being transformed with skyscrapers and gated communities. Politically  Turkey has changed dramatically over the past decade and today society is polarized between secularists and traditionalists. While Turkey is in many ways Western and modern  Islamic tendencies are strong. The situation can vary widely between  and even within  different parts of society  and  across the board  there are still forms of behaviour that are taboo. One thing is certain. Turkeys culture and social life are changing. Culture Smart! Turkey is an invaluable guide to the intricate ins and outs of a rich and complex society. Whether you are planning a vacation or traveling on business  it is vital to be aware of appropriate behavior in different situations  and if you show a genuine interest in their culture and respect for their values  you will win the lasting friendship of your hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967239319605,"sku":"ByrdShop_1857336933","price":29.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781857336931.jpg?v=1770641106","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/turkey-culture-smart-the-essential-guide-to-customs-culture-54","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}