Political Islam in Turkey: Running West, Heading East?

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 in Turkey and examines the repercussions.

Author: G. Jenkins
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 09/19/2008
Pages: 274
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.43w x 0.81d
ISBN: 9781403968838

About the Author
Gareth Jenkins is a Senior Consulting Fellow at the International Institute of Strategic Studies.

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