Established by Kemal Atatürk, the CHP is seen to be the founding party of modern Turkey. Kemalism sought to create a secular and democratic society based on the principles of republicanism, populism, secularism, nationalism and revolutionism. Although this leftist ideology became an integral part of Turkish politics by the early 1960s, it has remained a comparatively weak representative movement. Its strong ideological stance advocates an authoritarian and exclusionary position, particularly in relation to matters such as multiculturalism and democratisation, fuelling many debates concerning the role of religion and nationalism within Turkey and perpetuating elements of xenophobia and intolerance.
This book will be of interest to students of politics, history and current affairs, and of Turkish politics in particular.
Established by Kemal Atatürk, the CHP is seen to be the founding party of modern Turkey. Kemalism sought to create a secular and democratic society based on the principles of republicanism, populism, secularism, nationalism and revolutionism. Although this leftist ideology became an integral part of Turkish politics by the early 1960s, it has remained a comparatively weak representative movement. Its strong ideological stance advocates an authoritarian and exclusionary position, particularly in relation to matters such as multiculturalism and democratisation, fuelling many debates concerning the role of religion and nationalism within Turkey and perpetuating elements of xenophobia and intolerance.
This book will be of interest to students of politics, history and current affairs, and of Turkish politics in particular.
Kemalism in Turkish Politics: The Republican People's Party, Secularism and Nationalism
208Kemalism in Turkish Politics: The Republican People's Party, Secularism and Nationalism
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ISBN-13: | 9780415475044 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 12/23/2008 |
Series: | Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Politics , #10 |
Pages: | 208 |
Product dimensions: | 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d) |