Table of Contents

1. The gecekondu in comparative perspective Squatter settlements and their scope; 2. Historical roots of migration and the gecekondu in Turkey; 3. The establishment and growth of the gecekondu Establishment patterns; 4. The social and economic structure of the gecekondu Family structure; 5. Association and leadership in three gecekondus; 6 The urbanization of the gecekondu; 7. Gecekondu - village relations and rural change; 8. Politics and party affiliation in the gecekondu.

Promotional Information

The gecekondu are the shantytowns of Turkey.