Political Islam in Turkey Running West, Heading East [Hardcover]

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.                                                     

'Important for anyone who wants to get beyond the aridity of this contemporary debate, and to try to understand its historical roots.' - David Logan, Asian Affairs                                                                      

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