| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 183 pages) : maps |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The Holy Roman Empire of the Islamic nation -- Turkish domestic politics during the republic -- Some issues in domestic politics -- The Özal era -- The role of the armed forces in domestic politics -- The protection of the constitution vs citizens' rights -- The problems of human rights in the light of history -- Religious affairs -- The Alevis: a distinctively turkish religious group -- The intractable Kurdish problem -- Guerrilla warfare -- The rise of the new Turkic republics -- Turkey, the Caucasus and Central Asia -- Turkey and the Armenian question -- Turkey's path towards the European Union |
| Summary |
"Turkey is often in the headlines because of regional politics (Middle East, Caucasus, Cyprus, neighbouring Arab countries and the Balkans), its connections with Europe (possible membership of the European Union), a possible Islamic revival in the only westernised Islamic country, human rights problems, the Kurdish insurrection, and fears of a military take-over. This book answers the questions: what is the background to issues in external and internal politics? What is the Turks' opinion on European and Turkish identity? On Cyprus? On the role of the generals? Why do human rights problems linger on? What is behind the Kurdish question? Is Turkey religiously split? What are the pros and cons of Turkish association with the EU?"--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-177) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Kurds -- Turkey
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Essays.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- General.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- National.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Reference.
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Diplomatic relations
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Kurds
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Politics and government
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Politik
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Politieke situatie.
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| SUBJECT |
Turkey -- Politics and government -- 1980- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh89005202
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Turkey -- Foreign relations -- 1980-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh93000932
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Turkey
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Türkei
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Turquie -- Politique et gouvernement -- 1980- ...
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Turquie -- Relations extérieures -- 1980- ...
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781136826764 |
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1136826769 |
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9781315027883 |
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1315027887 |
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