Political Islam in Turkey - Running West, Heading East?

Turkey is often cited as a model for Muslim countries; its pro-western democracy an example that the clash of civilizations is not inevitable. Yet the process of political and economic liberalization has increased the appeal of political Islam. Jenkins analyses the re-emergence of Islam as a political force in Turkey and examines the repercussions.                           

List of contents

The Historical and Social Context of Islam in Turkey The Rise of Political Islam (1950-95) The Islamists in Power (1994-2002) Militant Islamist Groups Islamist Tendencies in Other Political Parties The New Generation of Islamists The JDP in Power The Future of Political Islam in Turkey Conclusion                                                    

About the author

                               

Summary

                                   

Additional text

'Important for anyone who wants to get beyond the aridity of this contemporary debate, and to try to understand its historical roots.' - David Logan, Asian Affairs                                                                      

Report

'Important for anyone who wants to get beyond the aridity of this contemporary debate, and to try to understand its historical roots.' - David Logan, Asian Affairs                                                                      

Product details

• Authors: G Jenkins, G. Jenkins
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.01.2016
• EAN: 9781349530908
• ISBN: 978-1-349-53090-8
• No. of pages: 283
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; Internationale Beziehungen, Naher Osten, B, Political Science, Vergleichende Politikwissenschaften, International Relations, Middle East, Politics & government, Political science & theory, Comparative Politics, Political science and theory, Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, Middle East—Politics and government, Middle Eastern Politics, Ethnology—Middle East, Middle Eastern Culture, Politikwissenschaft und politische Theorie