Author : Dietrich Jung
Release : 2001-10
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 678/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Turkey at the Crossroads by : Dietrich Jung
Download or read book Turkey at the Crossroads written by Dietrich Jung. This book was released on 2001-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turkey at the Crossroadsexamines the country's attempts at modernization, from the Ottomans in the 19th century to the Kemalist Republic and the current day. The book argues that in order to fully achieve the level of modernization and democratization that will enable itto become a regional power, Turkey must first confront its authoritarian legacy of Ottoman imperial and political culture. Examining current ideological and political conflicts, the authors discuss a range of obstacles posed to future opportunities--especially that of the Kemalist ruling elite and its politically influential military.