Islamist Mobilization in Turkey by Jenny White

Islamist Mobilization in Turkey by Jenny White

Focuses on the genesis and continuing appeal of Islamic politics in the fabric of Turkish society

"Jenny White's book is a timely contribution to our understanding of the recent success of the Justice and Development Party in Turkey's parliamentary electionsThe book provides fresh insights into the resilience of Islamic activism in Turkey, despite the government's continuous efforts to suppress it and to ban the political parties inspired by this movement . . . . [White] grounds her analysis in rich ethnography that brings to life her informants and their daily struggles."

* Middle East Journal *

"The most important contribution of White's study is found in its rich exploration of the daily lives, beliefs and attitudes, and aspirations of the citizens of the Umraniye district of Istanbul. White takes great care in carrying out this meticulous research and presents the reader a wonderful insight into these people's environment..An excellent analysis in cultural anthropolgy and sociology."

* International Journal of Turkish Studies *

"Anthropologist White has presented a gripping study of Islamization in contemporary Turkey. . . . With it's engaging style and fascinating people, conversation, and events, White's book will appeal to students and the educated public, as well as to those specifically interested in Turkey, Islam, politics, gender, and civil society."

* Religious Studies Review *

"Islamist Mobilization in Turkey offers a rich ethnographic study of the grassroots Islamist mobilization in urban Turkey."

* H-Net Reviews in the Humanities and Social Sciences *

Jenny B. White is associate professor of anthropology at Boston University.

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ISBN 13	9780295982915
ISBN 10	0295982918
Title	Islamist Mobilization in Turkey
Author	Jenny White
Series	Islamist Mobilization In Turkey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	University of Washington Press
Year published	2002-09-01
Number of pages	304
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