The paradox of Turkish nationalism and the construction of official identity

The strong state tradition of Turkey evolved in such a way as to stifle the civil society. The role of state elites in manufacturing an official ideology for the country is examined.

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Middle Eastern studies 1996-04, Vol.32 (2), p.177-193
Main Author:	KADIOGLU, A
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Cultural identity Cultural nationalism Democracy Germanicism History MIDDLE EAST Nation building National identity Nationalism Orientalism Paradoxes Political discourse Political identity Political sociology Political systems, parties and institutions Politics POWER-DOMINANT GROUPINGS OF A SOCIETY Sociology STATES Turkey
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