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Focusing on the experiences of coal miners in the Ottoman Empire, this book explores the complex dynamics between labor, the state, and capitalism. It challenges conventional theories of modernization and dependency by revealing unexpected interactions between miners, state officials, and private operators. Through this localized lens, it addresses broader themes of economic development and social change, offering valuable insights for historians of the Ottoman Empire, the Middle East, and scholars interested in the developing world.
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Miners and the State in the Ottoman Empire, Donald Quataert
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- 2006
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- Title
- Miners and the State in the Ottoman Empire
- Subtitle
- The Zonguldak Coalfield, 1822-1920
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Donald Quataert
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Publisher
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9781845451349
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the experiences of coal miners in the Ottoman Empire, this book explores the complex dynamics between labor, the state, and capitalism. It challenges conventional theories of modernization and dependency by revealing unexpected interactions between miners, state officials, and private operators. Through this localized lens, it addresses broader themes of economic development and social change, offering valuable insights for historians of the Ottoman Empire, the Middle East, and scholars interested in the developing world.