Angry Nation
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Angry Nation by Kerem Ktem
Since its re-emergence as nation-state in 1923, Turkey has often looked like an odd appendix to the West situated in the borderlands of Europe and the Middle East, economically backward, inward looking, marred by political violence, yet a staunch NATO ally, it has been eyed with suspicion by both 'East' and 'West'. The momentous changes in the regional and world order after 1989 have catapulted the country back to the world stage. Ever since, Turkey has turned into a major power broker and has developed into one the largest economies in the world. In the process, however, the country has failed to solve its ethnic, religious and historical conflicts peacefully. At this historical turning point, Kerem Oktem charts the contemporary history of Turkey, exploring such key issues as the relationship between religion and the state, Kurdish separatism, Turkey's relationship with Israel and the ongoing controversy over Turkey's entry into the EU. Readable but comprehensive, this is the definitive book on the country's erratic transformation from a military dictatorship to a maturing, if still troubled, democracy.
Kerem Oktem has written a compelling book about an indispensable nation - and done both scholarship and modern Turkey a true service* David Hayes, openDemocracy *
An unusually lucid and well-structured account of developments in Turkey since the end of the Cold War. * Elisabeth Özdalga, Director of the Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul *
Oktem carefully maps out all the public discourses and significant key moments in excellent prose. * Fatma Müge Göçek, University of Michigan *
An admirably clear and well-researched account of the recent history of a complex, conflict-ridden and fascinating country. Essential reading. * Margaret MacMillan, Oxford University *
An unusually lucid and well-structured account of developments in Turkey since the end of the Cold War. * Elisabeth Özdalga, Director of the Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul *
Oktem carefully maps out all the public discourses and significant key moments in excellent prose. * Fatma Müge Göçek, University of Michigan *
An admirably clear and well-researched account of the recent history of a complex, conflict-ridden and fascinating country. Essential reading. * Margaret MacMillan, Oxford University *
Kerem Öktem is a research fellow at the European Studies Centre, St Antony's College and lectures the politics of the Middle East at the Oriental Institute.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781848132115 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848132115 |
| Title | Angry Nation |
| Author | Kerem Ktem |
| Series | Global History Of The Present |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2011-03-10 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |