Reconceptualizing the role of religion in democratic regimes -- Religion and state in Turkey's pre-republican era -- Turkey's authoritarian laicism, 1923-1950 -- Religion and democracy under Kemalist hegemony, 1950-2000 -- Religion, democracy, and the prevalence of hegemonic tendencies, 2000-2017 -- Zionism and religion pre-independence -- An era of constructive collaboration, 1948-1967 -- A period of transition, 1960s-1980s -- Mounting challenges, successful containment, 1980s-2017 -- Religion, state, and democracy : conclusions and lessons for emergent Arab regimes.
Summary:
"Investigates Turkey and Israel's contrasting treatment of religion and demonstrates how this treatment has had a significant impact on these countries' democratic performance"-- Provided by publisher.
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