Aysegül Acevit

At Home in Almanya

Aysegül Acevit Tells of Turkish Life in Germany

What does German hip-hop have to do with Turkish music? Plenty, as Aysegül Acevit has come to realize. It's been more than 40 years since the first Turkish guest workers arrived in Germany. Meanwhile, much has changed in both countries, in both cultures, and in the way they coexist with each other. The changes raise topical questions. What does "integration" mean? What are the historical roots of our modern-day prejudices and misunderstandings? Will Turkey become a member of the EU? And how will Turks and Germans be living together in the future?



Aysegül Acevit
Aysegül Acevit was born in Turkey and grew up in Germany. She knows
life in both cultures and tells many a beautiful, funny, but also
serious tale about the way second and third generation young people
live today - here in Almanya, where they're at home.

198 pages, hardcover, 2008

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