Islam and Society in Turkey

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Summary: A masterpiece of original scholarship.
Review: The modern nation of Turkey was set up as a secular state. The role and presence of Islam within a Turkish secular democracy is a critical consideration with respect to Turkey's relationship with Europe. In Islam And Society In Turkey, social anthropologist David Shankland argues persuasively that there is a fine balance between the diverse groups that accepted Ataturk's secularism) and those who think that the state has not gone farm enough. Shankland shows that the way Turkey is incorporated into European and international institutions has a profound influence on the way that Turkey's internal ideological, church/state conflicts have developed. Highly recommended reading for students of Turkish history and culture, international relations, and church/state political science, Islam And Society In Turkey is a masterpiece of original scholarship, providing key insights into the role of Islam in modern Turkish society and politics.