The Role of Nationality in the Genesis of Modern Turkey
Abstract
The relationship of modernization and nationality will be investigated in this article by reference of Turkish political history in the context of approaches of civil, ethnical and modernist nationalism. Modernization beginning with Ottoman State has been continued during Republic era. Nationality appearing especially after French Revolution in the west symbolizes emergence of national states as well as competition of common people in respect of rights and freedoms. Turkism as well as Ottomanism and Islamism has been very strong in the late Ottoman State. Nationality was crucial element during National Independent Struggle and foundation of the Republic. Development and role of nationality from Ottoman to Republic has been analyzed in this essay in regard of modernization.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Public Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Erdal Aydın
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0000-0003-1054-7782
Türkiye
Publication Date
October 15, 2019
Submission Date
April 9, 2019
Acceptance Date
September 11, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 18 Number: 72