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"The Long Divergence" by Professor Timur Kuran
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| How Islamic Law Held Back the Middle East |
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Location: The American Turkish Society
305 East 47th St, 8th Flr
New York, NY 10017 |
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| Fee: Non Member Fee: $25.00 / Member Fee: N/A |
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In the year 1000, the economy of the Middle East was at least as advanced as that of Europe. But by 1800, the region had fallen dramatically behind in living standards. What caused this long divergence? And why does the Middle East remain underdeveloped compared with the West?
Professor Timur Kuran of Duke University will address these questions and expand upon Turkey's role in the economic development of the Middle East in this upcoming discussion of his book, The Long Divergence, How Islamic Law Held Back the Middle East. |
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"The Long Divergence" - Complete Announcement (download)
Professor Timur Kuran - Full Bio (download)
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The Space Between: The History of Turkish Cinema, 1930s – Present
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| Save the Date: April 27- May 10 |
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| Location: Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center in New York City |
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| Fee: Non Member Fee: N/A / Member Fee: N/A |
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This program is co-presented by The Film Society of Lincoln Center
The film series curated by Richard Peña, Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, features 25 feature films ranging from the 1930s to recent works, all restored, copied and subtitled in English. Films are selected for their quality, themes, and significance in artistic and international recognition levels as well as being a milestone in Turkish film history.
Further details will be forthcoming in the next few months. |
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