Volume XVII Summer 2012

In the special edition commemorating "50 Years of Emigration from Turkey to Germany," Perceptions features: Şule Toktaş's introduction, reflecting on the narrative of emigration from Turkey to Germany over half a century and questioning whether it constitutes a success story. Ahmet İçduygu's examination of the consequences of emigration for Turkey fifty years after the Labour Recruitment Agreement with Germany, shedding light on the socio-economic impacts. Can M. Aybek's analysis of migration policies and family migration from Turkey to Germany, exploring the intersection of politics, symbolism, and factual realities. Başak Bilecen Süoğlu's discussion of trends in student mobility from Turkey to Germany, providing insights into educational migration patterns. Deniz Sert's exploration of integration and transnationalism in the Turkish-German context, examining the dynamics of the Turkish-German transnational space. Bianca Kaiser's examination of German citizens in Turkey as a reflection of the migration "mirror" over the past fifty years. Philip Martin's perspective on the future of Turkey-EU migration, offering insights into potential pathways and challenges ahead. Additionally, the edition includes book reviews offering critical evaluations of relevant literature related to migration and related topics.

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