The Myth of the Military-Nation
Author | : A. Altinay |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 219 |
Release | : 2004-12-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781403979360 |
ISBN-13 | : 1403979367 |
Rating | : 4/5 (367 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Myth of the Military-Nation by : A. Altinay
Download or read book The Myth of the Military-Nation written by A. Altinay and published by Springer. This book was released on 2004-12-09 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Altinay examines how the myth that the military is central to Turkey's national identity was created, perpetuated, and acts to shape politics. Tracing how the ideology of militarism is maintained and its implications for ethnic and gender relations, she considers the challenges facing Turkey as it moves from being a plural to a pluralistic society.