Routledge Radical Politics in Modern Turkey - History Book

Explore the complex landscape of Turkish political movements with this scholarly work from Routledge. This book examines the rise of organized radical movements in Turkey, providing a deep look into the political shifts that shaped the nation. By focusing on the years following the 1960 Revolution, the text offers a necessary perspective on how political identities formed during a period of significant change. To understand modern Turkish society, one must look at how terms like Left, Right, and Islamist relate to specific historical situations and freedom of action. This volume, originally published in 1974, serves as a foundational study for those interested in Middle Eastern history and political science. It provides the historical context required to analyze the active involvement of radical groups in the Turkish political arena. This edition is part of the Routledge Library Editions: Turkey, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and historians studying the evolution of Turkish political thought and social movements.