(H/B) POLITICAL LEADERS AND DEMOCRACY IN TURKEY

Παρουσίαση

Since the founding of the modern Turkish republic in 1923, Turkey's political leaders have been decisive in shaping the development of their country's democratic patterns and processes. Beginning with Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Political Leaders and Democracy in Turkey analyzes the origins, political careers, beliefs, and policies of eleven of modern-day Turkey's most influential leaders. The chapters offer a unique perspective into the complex and fascinating world of Turkish political leadership and the transition to, and consolidation of, democracy. This crucial addition to Turkish studies and comparative politics is the first book to undertake a systematic study of the role political leaders have played in shaping the successes, as well as the shortcomings, of Turkey's grand democratic experiment. (From the publisher)

Περιεχόμενα

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Ataturk: Founding Father, Realist, and Visionary
Chapter 3 Ismet Inonu: Rationalist Democrat
Chapter 4 Celal Bayar: Conspiratorial Democrat
Chapter 5 Adnan Menderes: Between Democratic and Authoritarian Populism
Chapter 6 Suleyman Demirel: National Will and Beyond
Chapter 7 Bulent Ecevit: From Idealist to Pragmatist
Chapter 8 Necmettin Erbakan: Islamist, Demagogue, and Martyr
Chapter 9 Alparslan Turkes: From Ultra-Nationalist to Democrat
Chapter 10 Turgut Ozal: Pious Agent of Liberal Transformation
Chapter 11 Mesut Yilmaz: From Ozal's Shadow to Mediator
Chapter 12 Tansu Ciller: Lusting for Power and Undermining Democracy
Chapter 13 Conclusion

Contributions by Feride Acar; Yesim Arat; Alev Cinar; Umit Cizre; George Harris; Jacob M. Landau; Andrew Mango; Elisabeth Ozadalga; Ergun Ozbudun and Frank Tachau.