Religion, Politics and Society in Modern Turkey: 1808-2023

The book examines the relationship between religion and state in modern Turkey, covering two centuries and providing an overarching view of religion, politics, and society. It argues that the relationship between religion and state is essential for understanding interrelations between different groups in society and their relations with the state.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2024
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

This book offers a critical analysis of Turkey's complex relationship with modernity, Islam, diversity, democracy, and human rights/liberties over the past two centuries. It argues that the relationship between religion and state is crucial not only in shaping official state ideology but also in the interactions between different groups within society and their relations with the state. Through a comprehensive examination of modern Turkey's religion, politics, and society, the book explores the intricate dynamics between society, religion, laïcité, state identity, and their manifestations in state power and daily life. What sets this book apart is its extended focus on the period from the Ottoman era to the present, providing a comprehensive overview of Turkey's religious, political, and social evolution.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399526661