Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan TÜRKKAN, a faculty member of the Department of History at Karabük University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, presented the book edited by him, "A Life Devoted to History: A Gift to Prof. Dr. Hamit Pehlivanlı," to our Faculty Dean, Prof. Dr. Muhittin KAPANŞAHİN.
Composed of academic articles written by several academics, the work is a dedication for Prof. Dr. Hamit Pehlivanlı, who made significant contributions to historical scholarship throughout his career. The book includes reflections that highlight Pehlivanlı’s academic identity, his influence on students and colleagues, and the lasting legacy he established through his dedication to the discipline of history.
In the relevant section, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan TÜRKKAN emphasizes that it was a great honor for him to work alongside him, and states that his advisor Pehlivanlı is an exemplary academic who transmits the legacy of respect for knowledge to future generations.
Our Dean, Prof. Dr. Muhittin KAPANŞAHİN, congratulated Assoc. Prof. Dr. TÜRKKAN, stating that the book is a significant contribution to the field of Turkish historiography and also important in regard to commemorating an important academic, Pehlivanlı. He expressed his appreciation to Dr. Türkkan for his efforts.