Turkey: A Modern History - Couverture souple

Zürcher, Erik J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1860642225 ISBN 13 : 9781860642227

Editeur : I.B. Tauris, 2003

Synopsis

This revised edition builds upon and updates its twin themes of Turkey's continuing incorporation into the capitalist world and the modernization of state and society. It begins with the forging of closer links with Europe after the French Revolution, and the changing face of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. Zurcher argues that Turkey's history between 1908 and 1950 should be seen as a unity, and offers a strongly revisionist interpretation of Turkey's "foundling father", Kemal Ataturk. In his account of the period since 1950, Zurcher focuses on the growth of mass politics; the three military coups; the thorny issue of Turkey's human right's record; integration into the global economy; the alliance with the West and relations with the European Community; Turkey's ambivalent relations with the Middle East; the increasingly explosive Kurdish question; the worst economic crisis in 15 years in 1994; and the continuing political instability and growth of Islam.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This revised edition builds upon and updates its twin themes of Turkey's continuing incorporation into the capitalist world and the modernization of state and society. It begins with the forging of closer links with Europe after the French Revolution, and the changing face of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. Zurcher argues that Turkey's history between 1908 and 1950 should be seen as a unity, and offers a strongly revisionist interpretation of Turkey's founding father, Kemal Ataturk. In his account of the period since 1950, Zurcher focuses on the growth of mass politics; the three military coups; the thorny issue of Turkey's human right's record; the alliance with the West and relations with the European Community; Turkey's ambivalent relations with the Middle East; the increasingly explosive Kurdish question; and the continuing political instability and growth of Islam.

Revue de presse

A valuable addition to scholarly literature. --Andrew Mango, TLS

Exceptionally well-written and offering a perspective that is unique in the field of Turkish studies. --Donald Quataert, State University of New York at Binghamton

A very valuable book which should interest a wide readership... as a text book it meets a very real need: there is no real rival. --William Hale, SOAS, University of London

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: I.B. Tauris
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1860642225
• ISBN 13: 9781860642227
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 424
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible