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Zusatztext `Moving easily through social theory! theology! newly created data! and insightful interviews! Russell Powell's brilliant book presents an illuminating! nuanced! and persuasive account of the relationship between the diverse lived experiences of religion and law in Turkey. But the discussion also has profound implications for the relationship between law and religion in the United States and elsewhere. This is an exceedingly important book.'Steven H. Shiffrin! Charles Frank Reavis Sr. Professor of Law! Emeritus! Cornell University Law School! USA'Professor Powell's study is a compelling exploration of the complex ways in which religious identity is constructed within the legally secular framework of modern Turkey. Meticulously researched and supported by quantitative data from empirical studies! it is particularly insightful into the contradictory understandings of Shari?a in contemporary Turkey! from a symbol of faith for some to one of oppression for others.'Professor Ali Asani! Director! Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Islamic Studies Program! Harvard University! USA'Russell Powell's conclusion that most Turks of different educational backgrounds and degrees of religiosity support traditional moral values while holding relatively libertarian views on freedom of religion offers an important corrective to much of the literature. Conceptually clear and methodologically innovative! this book makes an important contribution by identifying an enduring role for religion in shaping the moral universe of secular Turks and the constitutive role of Turkish secularism in framing the preferences of religious Turks concerning state implementation of Shari?a.'Professor Asli Ü Bâli! Director! UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies! UCLA School of Law! USA"This is a welcome addition to the growing literature on Islam in Turkey in particular and on religion and politics in general. Russell Powell provides a complex account of the historical evolution of religion and politics in Turkey! beginning with the late Ottoman period."Turan Kayaoglu! University of Washington Tacoma Informationen zum Autor Russell Powell is Professor of Law and Associate Provost for Global Engagement at Seattle University, USA. He has previously worked as a diplomat and holds degrees in Near Eastern Studies, Philosophy, and Law. He has published widely on law, religion and secularism, and Islamic jurisprudence. Zusammenfassung Words in both law and religion can shape power relationships and are often highly disputed. Shari'a lies within the overlap of these two spheres. This book contributes important insights related to Islamic jurisprudence and secularism in the Turkish context and regarding the role of language in disputed legal and religious contexts. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Figures and Tables Glossary Preface Note on Transliteration, Names and Dates Introduction Chapter 1 Religion in Context Religion as the metaphysical or theological Psychological definitions of religion Religion as the social Religion and politics: Boundaries and interactions Religion and politics: The dynamic of competition The role of secularism Chapter 2 Historical Meanings of Shari`a Classical Tradition and fiqh The classical tradition of Ottoman jurisprudence Range of modern approaches Conclusion Chapter 3 Landscapes of popular religion in Turkey Sources of influence in Turkish popular religion Education Religious organizations Religious leaders The media Conclusion Chapter 4 Turkish secularism Historiography Social science considering law and religion in Turkey Empirical studies considering preferences regarding Shari`a Chapter 5 Descriptive Analysis of Data Preference for Sha...
