PREFACE
This volume brings together diverse yet interconnected studies that illuminate the profound interplay between history, politics, law, economy, and society. At first glance, the subjects may appear distant from one another; however, when examined collectively, they reveal the common thread of humanity’s ongoing struggles for justice, identity, and progress in an ever-changing global landscape.
The opening chapter revisits the June 15–16, 1970 labor movements in Türkiye, a milestone in the history of workers’ rights. By examining the constitutional guarantees of the 1961 Constitution, the militant stance of DİSK, and the state’s restrictive amendments, this study highlights how organized labor was able to influence political processes, even under repression. These events remain a powerful reminder that the defense of rights requires collective solidarity.
The next chapter turns to the realm of international law, focusing on the International Criminal Court’s controversial arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin. Here, the challenges of applying international justice to powerful state leaders come to the fore, raising essential questions about the balance between legality and politics, and the ICC’s role in safeguarding humanity against the gravest crimes.
The discussion continues with a public policy analysis of civil rights during John F. Kennedy’s presidency, situating the U.S. struggle against racial discrimination within the broader narrative of American democracy. Through Kennedy’s speeches, executive orders, and evolving public stance, the chapter reveals how political leadership can either reinforce or challenge deep-seated injustices.
From the West, the book shifts focus to the East, tracing the formation of nationalism in China. By examining developments from the Yuan Dynasty to the early Republic, this study uncovers how external imperialist pressures, internal rebellions, and educational reforms transformed discontent into a nationalist spirit. The chapter offers valuable insights into the historical roots of contemporary Chinese identity and its sociopolitical foundations.
The book then moves into the field of economics with a chapter on the psychological dynamics shaping consumer decision-making in behavioral marketing. By bridging psychology, sociology, and economics, this analysis demonstrates how heuristics, emotions, and social norms drive market behavior far beyond the assumptions of rational choice theory, thereby reshaping marketing strategies in the digital age.
Economic debates continue with an exploration of energy subsidies and fiscal balance amid oil price shocks. This chapter underscores how external shocks test the sustainability of national economic systems, especially in energy-importing countries. By evaluating policy alternatives, it highlights the tensions between fiscal responsibility, energy security, and social welfare.
Finally, the volume concludes with a forward-looking study: a semi-conceptual model of technology addiction using text mining methods. By integrating linguistic analysis with psychological and sociological interpretation, this chapter offers an innovative framework for understanding digital behaviors. It shows how emotional, social, and cognitive dysfunctions are reflected in the language of online discourse and proposes a model that could shape future research in digital sociology and mental health.
Taken together, these chapters span continents, disciplines, and methodologies, yet they converge on a shared insight: the pressing issues of our time—whether rooted in the past or emerging in the digital present—cannot be understood in isolation. Workers’ struggles, the pursuit of global justice, civil rights policies, nationalism, consumer psychology, economic sustainability, and digital behavior all represent different facets of humanity’s broader quest for dignity, equality, and resilience.
It is our hope that this book not only contributes to scholarly discourse but also inspires readers to draw connections across fields, recognize the universality of these struggles, and pursue new paths of inquiry. By situating specific case studies within the wider frameworks of politics, law, economics, and society, the chapters collectively affirm that the pursuit of justice, identity, and progress remains the cornerstone of both scholarship and human life.
Prof. Dr. Quaisar ALAM
Değerlendirmeler
Henüz değerlendirme yapılmadı.