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This book is concerned with Turkey's political evolution, the role of Kemalism, and why a social democratic alternative has never fully developed. Concentrating on the electoral weaknesses of the Turkish centre-left, represented by the Republican People's Party (CHP), Sinan Ciddi examines the roles of nationalism and the political establishment and the role of Kemalist ideology.

Established by Kemal Ataturk, the CHP is seen to be the founding party of modern Turkey. Kemalism sought to create a secular and democratic society based on the principles of republicanism, populism, secularism, nationalism and revolutionism. Although this leftist ideology became an integral part of Turkish politics by the early 1960s, it has remained a comparatively weak representative movement. Its strong ideological stance advocates an authoritarian and exclusionary position, particularly in relation to matters such as multiculturalism and democratisation, fuelling many debates concerning the role of religion and nationalism within Turkey and perpetuating elements of xenophobia and intolerance.

This book will be of interest to students of politics, history and current affairs, and of Turkish politics in particular.

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Title Kemalism in Turkish Politics: The Republican People's Party, Secularism and Nationalism
Author Sinan CIDDI
Binding Hardcover
Pages 208
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Routledge
Date 2008-12-23
Illustrated Yes
Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
ISBN 9780415475044 / 041547504X
Weight 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg)
Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.5 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 1.27 cm)
Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Political
Library of Congress subjects Nationalism - Turkey, Kemalism
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008027376
Dewey Decimal Code 324.256

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Chronicle of Higher Education, 02/13/2009, Page 21

About the author

Sinan Ciddi is currently an instructor at Sabanci University. He will be working at the University of Florida, Gainesville from Fall 2008 onwards where Turkish Studies is being established within the Center for European Studies.

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