Localizing modernity in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey: Historical anthropology perspectives (2006) (original) (raw)

This paper examines how modernity has been experienced by ordinary people in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey, through a comparative analysis of two key anthropological works by Ildikó Bellér-Hann and Chris Hann, and Micheal E. Meeker. By challenging traditional anthropological perspectives that focus on isolated localities, the authors highlight the importance of regional connections and historical contexts. The paper emphasizes the role of the state and ideology in shaping modernity and posits that the selected studies represent significant contributions to the fields of historical anthropology and the understanding of Turkish society.