Muslims, Money, and Democracy in Turkey: Reluctant Capitalists - 9781349956272

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.

• | Author: Ozlem Madi-Sisman
• | Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• | Publication Date: May 12, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 197 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Political Science
• | ISBN-10: 1349956279
• | ISBN-13: 9781349956272