Muslims, Money, and Democracy in Turkey: Reluctant Capitalists - 9781137601612

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 IGIADÆS 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 æmoralÆ economy within global capitalism.

• | Author: Ozlem Madi-Sisman
• | Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• | Publication Date: Jul 08, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 197 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Political Science
• | ISBN-10: 1137601612
• | ISBN-13: 9781137601612