The start of accession talks between Turkey and the European Union presents an important challenge for Europe and the Muslim world. Although Turkey has often been cited as a model for the accommodation of Islam and secularism; Islam is still a profound factor in Turkish politics.This book explores the conditions under which an Islamic movement or party ceases to be Islamic. The Emergence of a New Turkey explains the social; economic; and historical origins of the ruling Justice and Development Party; which evolved from Turkey's half-century-old Islamic National Outlook movement. It focuses on the interplay between internal and external forces in the transformation of political Islam into a conservative democratic party. The book also discusses the effect of neoliberal economic policies in Turkey; offering keen insight into one of the most successful transformations of an Islamic movement in the Muslim world.In addition to satisfying Turkish studies specialists; this lucidly written book is also suited for use in courses on comparative politics; social movements; and Middle East history and politics.
#3443831 in Books State University of New York Press 1983-06-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x 1.20 x 5.98l; 1.73 #File Name: 0873956702540 pages
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