New Social Movements and the Armenian Question in Turkey: Civil Society vs. the State

New Social Movements and the Armenian Question in Turkey: Civil Society vs. the State
ISBN-10
3030594009
ISBN-13
9783030594008
Category
History
Pages
221
Language
English
Published
2020-12-12
Publisher
Springer Nature
Author
Özlem Belçim Galip

Description

This book explores and comparatively assesses how Armenians as minorities have been represented in modern Turkey from the twentieth century through to the present day, with a particular focus on the period since the first electoral victory of the AKP (Justice and Development Party) in 2002. It examines how social movements led by intellectuals and activists have challenged the Turkish state and called for democratization, and explores key issues related to Armenian identity. Drawing on new social movements theory, this book sheds light on the dynamics of minority identity politics in contemporary Turkey and highlights the importance of political protest.

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