De-essentializing Refugees: Perceptions, Experiences, and Becoming of Syrians in Turkiye

This book delves into the profound journey of Syrians from pre-war aspirations to the harsh realities of refugee life in Türkiye. Through the voices of seventy-nine individuals, it explores the transformation from hopeful citizens seeking social change to displaced refugees. Grounded in fieldwork conducted between 2015 and 2016, the manuscript poses the critical question: “How is refugee ‘becoming...