ABSTRACT

A keen analysis of the social, political and economic determinants of Turkish politics with an exploration of the different dimensions of the republican model of Turkish citizenship, providing the reader with a comprehensive account of Turkish modernity and democracy.

At the beginning of a new millennium, Turkey finds itself at a critical juncture in its democratic evolution. This momentous event has been precipitated by its desire to enter into the European Union and the recent financial crisis it has faced, both of which have fuelled the need for the creation of a strong, democratic Turkey.

Consisting of a collection of innovative and influential essays by leading scholars, this book gives the reader an historical and sociological understanding of Turkey and adds a new dimension to the ongoing discussion surrounding global citizenship and global identity.

chapter |27 pages

Introduction

Citizenship, identity, and the question of democracy in Turkey

part |41 pages

Citizenship, state and democracy

part |72 pages

Challenges to Turkish citizenship

chapter |23 pages

Entrepreneurs, citizenship and the European Union

The changing nature of state-business relations in Turkey

chapter |21 pages

The international migration and citizenship debate in Turkey

The individual level of analysis

part |95 pages

Identity claims and the politics of recognition