The dirt of İstanbul : coping with pollution in the 19th century
Journal: OpenMETU (Middle East Technical University)
Year: 2019

This thesis analyzes the impact of political, economic,sanitary and environmental transformations in theOttoman Empirein relation to urban pollution management in Istanbulin the 19th century. By examining this transformationin the local administration and municipalorganization, it aims to underline the relationship between the Ottoman ideas of modernity and the changing perceptions of dirt and consequently cleanliness.The economic transformations and increasing commercial activities in the Tanzi