Social Power and the Turkish State

by Tim Jacoby

Overview

This book focuses on the historical sociology of the Turkish state, seeking to compare the development of the Ottoman/Turkish state with similar processes of large scale historical change in Europe identified by Michael Mann in The Sources of Social Power. Jacoby traces the contours of Turkey's 'modernisation' with the intention of formulating a fresh way to approach state development in countries on the global economic periphery, particularly those attempting to effect closer ties with northern markets. It also highlights matters of social change pertinent to states grappling with issues relating to political Islam, minority identity and irredentist dissent.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135755591
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/02/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	426 KB

About the Author

Tim Jacoby completed his doctorate and an Economic and Social Research Council post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Politics at the University of York, UK. He now teaches at the Institute for Development Policy and Management at the University of Manchester, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Social Power and Historical Sociology 2 The Politics of Empire 3 The Ideology of Modernism 4 The Economics of Liberalisation 5 The Military/Industrial Complex. Conclusion