The mosque as a divisive symbol in the Turkish political landscape

This study explores the impact of two controversial mosque projects [...] in Istanbul. These projects are considered in the broader context of a general Islamist bid over the last few decades to re-conquer the Turkish political landscape and public opinion. These attempts on the part of Islamist mov...

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Main Author: Şimşek, Sefa (Author)
Contributors: Polvan, Zerrin (Other) ; Yeşilşerit, Tayfun (Other)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis 2006
In: Turkish studies
Year: 2006, Volume: 7, Issue: 3, Pages: 489-508
Further subjects:B Laicism
B Turkey
B Islam
B Mosque
B Development
B Islam and politics
B Society
B Religious renewal