The Socio-Economic Analysis of Silk Industry in Bursa in Process 1837-1923
Abstract
This study, evaluates the economic perfomans of silk industry in Bursa between 1837-1923, based on data drawn from historical sources. It finds that the silkworm cultivation levels in Hudavendigar Province and Izmit township between 1888-1905 increase 361%. The study also find a 5.2% increase in the daily wages of the workers employed in silkworm cultivation. Finally, the data show that silkworm production in 1914 decreased approximately 2.9 times compared to the production level 1909.
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References
- Erder Leila Thayer, The Making of Industrial Bursa: Economic Activity and Population in a Turkish City 1835-1975, Princeton University, PhD. Thesis, 1976
Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Nuran Bayram
ULUDAG UNIV
Türkiye
Publication Date
January 31, 2013
Submission Date
January 31, 2017
Acceptance Date
October 11, 2012
Published in Issue
Year 2013 Volume: 14 Number: 24