Developing World: Turkey and Istanbul

Philip Steele is a leading writer of children's non-fiction books. He was born in Surrey, graduated from University College Durham and worked in London publishing houses. He then freelanced as a project manager, publishing consultant and author. He has written a wide range of books for Wayland, Watts, Dorling Kindersley, Kingfisher/Macmillan, Walker Books and many other publishers worldwide. History, biography, lands and peoples, the natural world, current affairs and social issues all feature prominently in his backlist. Philip has backpacked around Africa, Europe, Asia, North America and Australia. For many years he has been settled very happily amidst the mountains, beaches and green fields of North Wales. His wife (as a teacher) and his teenage daughter (as a secondary school pupil) are ideally suited to cast a critical eye over his work!

• 1: New directions2: Historical Turkey3: Peoples and languages4: Politics5: Focus on Istanbul: The great city6: A rising economy7: The growing cities8: Village and field9: On the move10: Nature in crisis11: Focus on Istanbul: Going to work12: Justice and rights13: Teachers and doctors14: Changing media15: Arts, leisure and sport16: Focus on Istanbul: Enjoy the city17: Turkey and the world18: Facing the future