The Emergence of a New Turkey: Democracy and the AK Parti (Utah Series in Turkish and Islamic Stud)

The start of accession talks between Turkey and the European Union presents an important challenge for Europe and the Muslim world. Although Turkey has often been cited as a model for the accommodation of Islam and secularism, Islam is still a profound factor in Turkish politics.This book explores the conditions under which an Islamic movement or party ceases to be Islamic. More »