Turkey between Democracy and Authoritarianism
Turkey between Democracy and Authoritarianism Since the 1980 military coup in Turkey, much of the history and politics of the country can be described as a struggle between democracy and…
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Turkey between Democracy and Authoritarianism
Since the 1980 military coup in Turkey, much of the history and politics of the country can be described as a struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. In order to explore this, Yeşim Arat and Şevket Pamuk, two of Turkey's leading social scientists, focus on the mutual distrust between the secular and Islamist groups. In this accessible account of the country's politics, society and economics, the authors delve into the causes and processes of what has been called a democratic 'backsliding'.
The Islamists struck back first in self-defence, then in pursuit of authoritarian power. They argue that the attempts by a secular coalition to circumscribe the Islamists in power had a boomerang effect. With chapters on urbanization, Kurdish nationalism, women's movements, economic development and foreign relations, this book offers a comprehensive and lively examination of
Religion and Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism
Global Authoritarianism
Democracy and Constitutions
Democracy and Prosperity
Democracy and Education