Religion, Politics and Society in Modern Turkey

İştar Gözaydın is a Professor of Law and Politics at Istinye University, Istanbul. Gözaydın received her MCJ (Master of Comparative Jurisprudence) at New York University, School of Law (1987); and Ph.D. at Istanbul University (1992). She is the recipient of the 2017 Lisl and Leo Eitinger Human Rights Award by Oslo University; and 2018 Leibniz Professor of University of Leipzig. Gözaydın has numerous publications focusing on the Diyanet in Turkey, religion and politics, discrimination based on religion, minority rights, role of religion in international relations, religion and nationalism both in English and in Turkish. She is also a Non-Residence Scholar at ELIAMEP’s Turkey Programme.

• Introduction: Navigating the Tapestry of Modernity, Islam and Diversity in TurkeyOttoman ModernisationA Single-party RegimeTransition to the Multi-party RegimeAfter the Military Coup of 1960 (1960–1980)After the Military Coup of 1980 (1980–2002)Under the AKP Rule (2002–2023)Conclusion: What Is Next for Turkey?References Index

This comprehensive book is about the ever presence of religion in shaping the contours of Turkey's social and political history. İştar Gözaydın meticulously surveys this history in six distinct periods, from the crowning of Sultan Mahmud II in 1808 until today. A must-read for students and scholars of contemporary Turkey and the politics of religion.