Islam, Kurds and the Turkish Nation State

Islam, Kurds and the Turkish Nation State

Christopher Houston

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2001
Materia
Estudios étnicos
ISBN:
9781859734728

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Can Islamism, as is often claimed, truly unite Muslim Turks and Kurds in a discourse that supersedes ethnicity? This is a volatile and exciting time for a country whose long history has been characterized by dramatic power play.

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