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Turkey's Modernization: Refugees from Nazism and Atatürk’s Vision Kindle Edition

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This historical study examines the lives of European Jews who found safe haven in Turkey and helped the nation transform in the years before WWII.

Out of the ashes of the Ottoman Empire, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk formed the modern Republic of Turkey. As the nation’s founding father and first president, he initiated numerous progressive reforms. In 1933, he welcomed German and Austrian Jews who fled the rise of antisemitic violence in their homelands. In Turkey’ Modernization, historian Arnold Reisman chronicles the lives of some of these refugees as they pursued new lives in a new nation.

Using archival documents, letters, memoirs, oral histories, photos, and other surviving evidence, Arnold Reisman sheds light on courage and determination of these individuals, as well as their important contributions in several fields of knowledge. With a clear-eyed analysis of Turkey’s achievements and shortcomings, Reisman also speculates about its inability to fully capitalize on these emigres’ legacy.

“This book adds to our knowledge of an important aspect of the Holocaust, and of the behavior of Nation States in the modern world of woe and grief.” —Sir Martin Gilbert, Winston Churchill’s official biographer

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09CD176VW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Academia (September 1, 2006)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2006
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 38307 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 601 pages

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- #398 in History of Turkey & the Ottoman empire
- #1,588 in Turkey History (Books)
- #3,174 in Jewish History (Kindle Store)

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Born in Lodz, Poland, Arnold Reisman spent six years of his childhood, 1939-1945 trying to survive in war torn Europe. Welcome Tomorrow written in 1982 chronicles that time in his life. received his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in engineering from UCLA. He is a registered Professional Engineer in California, Wisconsin, and Ohio, and has published over 300 papers in refereed journals, along with 20 books. After 27 years as Professor of Operations Research at CWRU, Reisman retired in 1994. Among his current research interests is the history of German-speaking exiled professors starting in 1933 and their impact on science in general and Turkish universities in particular. Reisman is still actively pursuing his lifelong interest in sculpting. He is listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, American Men and Women of Science, and Two Thousand Notable Americans, and he is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His most recently published books are: TURKEY'S MODERNIZATION: Refugees from Nazism and Atatürk's Vision; Classical European music and opera: The case of Post-Ottoman Turkey, and Arts in Turkey: How ancient became contemporary; Refugees and reform: Turkey's republican journey; The transformation of Istanbul: Art galleries reviving decaying spaces; and An Ambassador and a Mensch: The Story of a Turkish Diplomat in Vichy France.

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Mae Sonmez

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2010

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Prof. Reisman thank you very much for all the work you did for your book. As a Istanbul University graduate, you made me proud of my university. I couldn't stop reading the book. It was also very helpful for who doesn't know anything about Turkey. I highly recommend.

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SELCUK SOZEN

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Best of Arnold Reisman Those scientists were contributed so much Turkish Medicine

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2006

Arnold Reisman's book, Turkey's Modernization, was a history lesson of the best kind. I have read a number of books on the Nazi takeover of various countries. Yet, I had never experienced the joy of learning how Turkey welcomed those expelled from Germany.

In 1933, when Hitler came to power, he decided to dismiss all Jewish professors from German colleges and universities. Geniuses of technology, physics and the arts fled into Turkey's waiting arms and began its well-deserved modernization.

The "emigres" (renowned scientists, architects and artists) are responsible for some of the most magnificent structures in Turkey still standing today. These brave professors taught Turkish students and were revered by most in the country. Of course, they had to deal with jealousy from Turkish professors for a number of reasons. Some of the emigres were paid a higher salary and enjoyed various perks, yet this was all deserved. It certainly couldn't heal a people

who were devastated at having to leave their homes and families to chart an unknown territory. Yet, thank God they did! Hitler's lost was absolutely Turkey's gain!

These professors were too many to be named in this review. You must read this book in order to understand and celebrate the contributions of these refugees from Nazism. They were saviors to Turkey and the students they benefited.

Turkey's Modernization was a book I couldn't put down. It should be required reading for all who are history majors and any who can enjoy a story of lemons turned into lemonade.

Armchair Interviews says: Another unique view of history most do not know.

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Aydin Koc

In depth information about a little known topic

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2007

This book is about the story of the German-Jewish professors that were displaced by the [..]and were invited to come to Turkey by Ataturk's government. About 150 of them came in the 1933-1938 time frame. Some stayed for a few years, many stayed for 10 years or more. Some have stayed until retirement.The book, about 470 pages long and illustrated with many photographs and other material, is a really well-researched investigation into * the world circumstances that made this episode possible* the individuals who arranged the mechanics of this immigration* the personal life stories of these very capable scholars* how they adapted to life in Turkey* how they impacted Turkey's university education and modernization* the nature of the support and non-support they received from the government and the people This was a subject I had fleeting knowledge about. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, which greatly enhanced my knowledge and understanding of the subject. It also provided yet another illustration of the vision and genius of Ataturk in making deft use of every opportunity to improve his nation. It triggered in my mind the thought that Turkey probably had a second similar opportunity at the time of the disintegration of the Soviet Union, when top tier scientists in select fields could have easily been induced to come to Turkey. Unfortunately, political cadres in charge at the time had nowhere near Ataturk's vision. I would highly recommend this book to everyone. It is very readable and has many details that our generation can relate to. An interesting trivia is that Einstein was one month away himself from coming to Turkey within these group of scholars, when he received an offer from Princeton.

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Paul Bukstein

History can be riviting

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2006

I have just finished reading "Turkey's Modernization by Arnold Reisman" I was never so engrossed in reading a historical work as I was with this book. It was an inspiring experience to learn of decent men who cared about their fellow men. This was an aspect of history that I was unaware of until I read this book.

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S. Schaul, History Buff

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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2006

I believe I have experienced a high quality education in high school, college, graduate level, and continuing education courses. I thought I had a good grasp of world events leading up to World War II, however Turkey's Modernization has provided a whole new perspective describing surprising developments I was not aware of.

My knowledge of Turkey ended with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.I never remember this country even mentioned concerning the 1930s and 1940s. Reading Turkey's Modernization, I have found out about some fascinating history -

how the philosopher cum mathematician Hans Reichenbach survived the Holocaust in Turkey and ended up at UCLA, how the mathematician cum philosopher Richard von Mises survived and ended up at Harvard, and how the astronomer, Finlay Freundlich, the first scientist to prove Einstein's theory of relativity was correct using astronomical observations, survived and ended up at St. Andrews University in Scotland.

Interesting stuff, well-documented and well-presented. I now know this happened and as an added benefit, I even enjoyed reading it. Makes me want to visit Turkey.

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David Blank

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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2007

A fascinating read.

I am very involved with genealogy, so I really enjoyed the memoirs.

The structure of the book was different and refreshing.

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Yair Weinstock

A little known episode, with much to teach

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2006

By providing backgound and perspective to the personal stories of individuals who helped Turkey create its modern universities and health care institutions, the author paints a nuanced picture of a Moslem nation in transition. This book will be useful not only for students of the particular time and place in history, but also to those interested in current events, such as Turkey's relations with the EU, or the challenges of transforming an agrarian Moslem society.

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