Muslims, Money, and Democracy in Turkey
Author | : Özlem Madi-Sisman |
Publisher | : Palgrave Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2017-07-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 1137601612 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781137601612 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book contextualizes the rise of a neo-Islamic Turkish bourgeoisie class with a particular reference to the relationship between Islam and Capitalism, and makes the argument for their ultimate compatibility . Additionally, the claim is made that the formation of this new socio-economic class has been detrimental to Turkey's efforts to consolidate its democracy. In order to analyze these processes, an Islamic-oriented young business group, Economic Entrepreneurship and Business Ethic Association (IGIAD), was taken as a case study. Drawing on fieldwork in examining IGIAD’S mission, vision, and activities, the book argues that such associations were born as a response to increasing tension between capitalism and Islam, with the aim of creating a ‘moral’ economy within global capitalism.