Conspiracy Theories in Turkey - Conspiracy Nation

List of contents

Introduction, 1. The Turkish Conspiratorial Setting: The National Narrative, 2. The Islamist Counter-Narrative, 3. The Neo-Kemalist Conspiracy Theories (2000–2010), 4. Deep State: Reality, Discourse, Conspiracy Theory, 5. Islamist Conspiracy Theories in Power (2002–), Conclusion.

About the author

Dr. Doğan Gürpınar is based at Istanbul Technical University, Turkey.

Summary

This book provides an overview of the discourses of Turkish conspiracy theorists and examines how these theorists argue for and legitimize their worldview. The author discusses a broad range of conspiracy theories including some influenced by Kemalist and Islamist perspectives as well as those of the ruling Justice and Development Party.

Product details

• Authors: Dogan Gurpinar, Doğan Gürpınar
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9780367030933
• ISBN: 978-0-367-03093-3
• No. of pages: 104
• Series: Conspiracy Theories; Conspiracy Theories
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, Turkey, Politics & government, Politics and government, Conspiracy Theories, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General, Türkiye / Turkey