The rise of political Islam in Turkey:
by Delibas, Kayhan. frey50
Series: Library of Modern Turkey . 10 Published by : I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd. (London :) , 2014 Physical details: 288 p. Tables, diagrams, maps; b&w photos ISBN:9781780765655; 1780765657.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 - 399 | 320 Del (Browse shelf) | Available | 102170 |
Turkey, officially a secular state, voted in an Islamist party in 2002 and 2007. How far does this reflect the trend which has seen the rise of political Islam across the Middle East? Does this indicate a growing tendency in the direction of Islamisation amongst the Turkish population? If not, what are the underlying reasons behind the electoral triumphs of the Islamist Justice and Development Party (the AKP)? Kayhan Delibas seeks to answer these questions through an in-depth examination of the appeal of this political party, exploring its ideology, the routes and motives which produce party activists and local party organisations. Concluding that the AKP's success has been built on its criticism of growing inequalities, widespread corruption, unemployment, poverty and lack of basic services, Delibas draws a nuanced portrait of modern Turkish society and the relationship between religion and politics.