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Vliv islámu na hodnoty a demokratizaci v turecku
Impact of Islam on Values and Demokratization in Turkey

Author(s): Marcela Cupalová
Subject(s): Islam studies, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Vysoká škola evropských a regionálních studií, z. ú.
Keywords: Islam; public opinion; sufism; kemalism; reforms;

Summary/Abstract: The focus of this article are specifics of Turkish islam which influence the values of Turkish people significantly. According to public opinion polls conducted in Turkey these values differ from most other muslim states. Article compares these values and explain differences on historical background. It comes to conclusion about compatibility of turkish islam with democratic values and prospects of its democratization.

  • Issue Year: 2007
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 42-45
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Czech