Hotels and Highways

Begüm Adalet's "Hotels and Highways" delves into the intersection of US-Turkey relations during the Cold War, examining how the Marshall Plan influenced Turkey's integration into the global political economy.

The book explores the reshaping of Turkey's physical landscape through architecture and infrastructure, highlighting the political roles of social scientists, engineers, and hoteliers.

Adalet analyzes how these actors viewed their contributions to the Cold War battle between capitalism and communism, revealing their involvement in imperial projects.

The book also examines the agency of Turkish counterparts in shaping these projects, emphasizing their own political priorities, particularly concerning colonial domination over Kurdish populations.

Ultimately, "Hotels and Highways" offers a nuanced perspective on the complexities of Cold War development and its impact on Turkey's socio-political landscape.