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"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 11 of modern-day Turkey's most influential leaders. The chapters offer an insight into the complex and fascinating world of Turkish political leadership and the transition to, and consolidation of, democracy. This addition to Turkish studies and comparative politics undertakes 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."

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Author:   Metin Heper ,  Sabri Sayari ,  Feride Acar ,  Yesim Arat
Publisher:   Lexington Books
Imprint:   Lexington Books
Dimensions:   Width: 16.10cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.538kg
ISBN:  

9780739103524

ISBN 10:   0739103520
Pages:   270
Publication Date:   12 June 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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This is a truly unique work. I know of no other work in any language that treats this subject.--Joseph Szyliowicz

This volume is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of Turkey's democratic experiences. -- Birol Yesilada, Portland State University A rich compendium of insights-penetrating and often provocative-into the worldviews, leadership styles, and governing philosophies of the people who have dominated Turkey's unsteady experiment in democracy. The leader-by-leader analysis is an excellent approach for understanding a democratic political culture in which personalities have usually overshadowed parties and institutions. -- Alan Makovsky, Washington Institute for Near East Policy This study is highly recommended not only for the English students of Turkish politics and democracy but also for the Turkish reader as she can enjoy several fascinating stories about prominent Turkish political leaders. H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online This edited book is the first of its kind. Middle East Journal ...the book serves as a major contribution to the understanding of the historical as well as the current agents of Turkey's democracy. CHOICE This is a truly unique work. I know of no other work in any language that treats this subject. -- Joseph Szyliowicz, University of Denver Heper and Sayan, two leadings scholars of Turkey, offer a high-quality and ambitious study that presents modern Turkish political history via the country's chief executives. Middle Eastern Quarterly

Author Information

Metin Heper is Professor of Political Science at Bilkent University, Turkey. Sabri Sayari is Visiting Professor at the School of Foreign Service and Executive Director of the Institute of Turkish Studies at Georgetown University.

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