Muslims, Money, and Democracy in Turkey: Reluctant Capitalists (1st ed. 2017)

By: Özlem Madi-Sisman

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Synopsis: This book contextualizes the rise of a neo-Islamic Turkish bourgeoisie class with a particular reference to the relationship between Islam and Capitalism, and makes the argument for their ultimate compatibility . Additionally, the claim is made that the formation of this new socio-economic class has been detrimental to Turkey's efforts to consolidate its democracy. In order to analyze these processes, an Islamic-oriented young business group, Economic Entrepreneurship and Business Ethic Association (IGIAD), was taken as a case study. Drawing on fieldwork in examining IGIAD’S mission, vision, and activities, the book argues that such associations were born as a response to increasing tension between capitalism and Islam, with the aim of creating a ‘moral’ economy within global capitalism.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781137600189
Related ISBNs:: 9781137601612
Publisher:: Palgrave Macmillan US, New York
Date of Addition:: 04/10/21
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
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Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Philosophy, Politics and Government, Sociology
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