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Islam, Secularism and Nationalism in Modern Turkey

By Soner Cagaptay

Islam, Secularism and Nationalism in Modern Turkey Religion & Esotericism

Islam, Secularism and Nationalism in Modern Turkey

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It is commonly believed that during the interwar period, Kemalist secularism successfully eliminated religion from the public sphere in Turkey, leaving Turkish national identity devoid of religious content. However, through its examination of the impact of the Ottoman millet system on Turkish and Balkan nationalisms this book presents a different view point. Catagaptay demonstrates that the legacy of the Ottoman millet system which divided the Ottoman population into religious compartments called millets, shaped Turkey's understanding of nationalism in the interwar period. Providing a compelling examination of why and how religion shapes national identity in Turkey and the Balkans and covers topics including: - The ottoman legacy - Kemalist citizenship policies and immigration - Kurds, Muslims and Jews and the ethno-religious limits of Turkishness Incorporating documents from untapped Turkish archives, this book is essential reading for scholars and students with research interests in Turkey, Turkish Nationalism and Middle East History.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
284
Release Date:
2006-01-31
Publication Date:
2005-12-15
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0415384583
ISBN13:
9780415384582
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
593 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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