Sep 13, 2013 · Long unavailable in the English language, this edition brings new life to the influential ideas and analysis of Niyazi Berkes. Examining Turkey's transformation toward a secular state, it traces the complex relationship between technical and economic changes, as well as the political and religious.

Comprehensively and systematically analyzes the principle of secularism in Turkey in theory and practice; Elucidates the peculiarities of Turkish secularism, identifies deficiencies, and proposes improvements; Includes a comprehensive, in-depth examination of the ECtHR cases regarding various aspects of Turkish secularism

Providing historical, social, and religious context for this behavior, the essays in Democracy, Islam, and Secularism in Turkey examine issues relevant to Turkish debates and global concerns, from the state's position on religion to its involvement with the European Union.

The Development of Secularism in Turkey by Niyazi Berkes was published on January 1, 1964 by McGill-Queen's University Press.

Long unavailable in the English language, this edition brings new life to the influential ideas and analysis of Niyazi Berkes. Examining Turkey's transformation toward a secular state, it traces the complex relationship between technical and economic changes, as well as …

Jan 10, 2017 · This chapter provides a brief history of secularism in Turkey and discusses current political issues surrounding secularism. Is Turkey a secular country? This question is entangled in the emergent process of secularism in Turkey and its unique cultural and political history.

Introduction: what is an Islamic party? Is the AKP an Islamic party?

Feb 14, 2012 · Providing social, historical, and religious context for Turkey's singular behavior, the essays in Democracy, Islam, and Secularism in Turkey examine issues relevant to Turkish debates and...