The Alevis in Turkey: The Emergence of a Secular Islamic Tradition (Routledge Islamic Studies Series)

The example of the Alevis of Turkey is used to contribute to debates over the role of Islam in the modern world. It is argued there is nothing inherently secular-proof within Islam, but belief depends on the wider social and religious context.

Shankland, David

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Routledge

This is the only volume dedicated to the Alevis available in English and based on sustained fieldwork in Turkey. The Alevis now have an increasingly high profile for those interested in the diverse cultures of contemporary Turkey, and in the role of Islam in the modern world. As a heterodox Islamic group, the Alevis have no established doctrine. This book reveals that as the Alevi move from rural to urban sites, they grow increasingly secular, and their religious life becomes more a guiding moral culture than a religious message to be followed literally. But the study shows that there is nothing inherently secular-proof within Islam, and that belief depends upon a range of contexts.

Islam and Society in Turkey

The place of Islam in Turkish secular democracy has long been seen as a crucial issue, both academically, and for Turkey's future relationship with Europe. The author argues that there is a fine balance between diverse groups that have accepted Atatrk's secularism (like the Alevis, the democratic left, consumer-orientated youth and pious, but moderate, believers) and those who think that the secular state has not gone far enough (like the former Welfare Party and the followers of Said-I Nursi). It is shown that the way Turkey is incorporated into the European Union and other international institutions will profoundly influence this crucially important conflict within Turkey. An original interpretation based on extensive field research in Turkey, with many new and valuable insights. Important for all students of Turkey, as well as for social anthropologists.

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Nature & Ecology

Eothen Pr

The place of Islam in Turkish secular democracy has long been seen as a crucial issue, both academically, and for Turkey's future relationship with Europe. The author argues that there is a fine balance between diverse groups that have accepted Atat\237rk's secularism (like the Alevis, the democratic left, consumer-orientated youth and pious, but moderate, believers) and those who think that the secular state has not gone far enough (like the former Welfare Party and the followers of Said-I Nursi). It is shown that the way Turkey is incorporated into the European Union and other international institutions will profoundly influence this crucially important conflict within Turkey. An original interpretation based on extensive field research in Turkey, with many new and valuable insights. Important for all students of Turkey, as well as for social anthropologists.

History

Middle East

Alevis in Turkey

Customs &amp; Etiquette of Turkey will help you gain an insider view to the place, feel 'at home' in the company of Turkish people, avoid fax pas in conversation, in traveling, and in personal relationships.

Customs & Etiquette of Turkey (SIMPLE GUIDES CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE)

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Asia

Bravo Ltd.

A guide to Turkey and Turkish society, which covers such topics as climate, dress, family life, physical contact and body language, eating out, travel, food and drink, doing business, the spoken word, the Turkish attitude to foreigners, leisure pursuits and taboos. There is also a section on useful words and phrases.

Simple Etiquette in Turkey (SIMPLE GUIDES CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Paul Norbury

In 2001 a conference was held at the University of Wales Gregynog discussing the life and works of F W Hasluck, a largely overlooked scholar who worked principally on the successive cultures of the Balkans and Anatolia during his career. His lack of major publications, his failure to conform to, or duly acknowledge, the conventions of institutional politics, and his premature death at only 42, perhaps explains the lack of attention paid to his work. However these two volumes look in detail at the life and career of Hasluck through a series of 39 essays by leading researchers in Classical, Near Eastern and Balkan archaeology. Just some of the subjects discussed are: `heritage and archaeology in the Balkans; nationalism; culture and ideology; the Schools abroad; continuities and causality in the cultural record; religious syncretism'. Papers from the conference are accompanied by other invited contributions.

Archaeology, Anthropology and Heritage in the Balkans and Anatolia: The Life and Times of F W Hasluck, 1878-1920

Ancient Civilizations

The Isis Press

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The Alevis in Turkey: The Emergence of a Secular Islamic Tradition (Routledge Islamic Studies Series)

The Alevis in Turkey: The Emergence of a Secular Islamic Tradition (Routledge Islamic Studies Series)

Islam and Society in Turkey

Islam and Society in Turkey

Alevis in Turkey

Customs & Etiquette of Turkey (SIMPLE GUIDES CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE)

Simple Etiquette in Turkey (SIMPLE GUIDES CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE)

Archaeology, Anthropology and Heritage in the Balkans and Anatolia: The Life and Times of F W Hasluck, 1878-1920