Political Islam in Turkey: running west, heading east?

Political Islam in Turkey: running west, heading east?

Jenkins, Gareth

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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 inTurkey and examines the repercussions. ÍNDICE: The Historical and Social Context of Islam in Turkey - The Rise ofPolitical 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

  • ISBN: 978-1-4039-6883-8
  • Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 288
  • Fecha Publicación: 19/09/2008
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés