Identity Politics in Central Asia and the Islamic World

Nationalism literature has always been eager to distinguish between Eastern and Western nationalisms. The discussions of the last twenty years have been careful to analyze this as much as possible, to criticize it, and to underline the similarities and influences on nationalism. Identity Politics in Central Asia and the Islamic World, compiled by Schendel and Zürcher, draws attention to the different nation-state experiences and nationalisms of the East, which are mentioned by name in the narratives and contain very different cultures and histories. It deals with the discussions of religion, ethnicity, class, identity and belonging with the opportunities offered by nationalism literature in recent years. Throughout the book, the discussion carried out by different authors with the examples of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan, Iran, Bengal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Turkey examines the motives, traumas, wars, ethnic conflicts, religious and sectarian differences, class reactions, nationalism and nation-states that play a role in the establishment processes of nation-states. -discuss it in a nuanced way within the context of the state. Identity Politics in Central Asia and the Islamic World offers a comprehensive breakdown to avoid generalizations such as Eastern nationalism, to remember that the East is also a historically constructed geography, and to see the selfishness of national identities shaped by nation-states. This book is a meaningful opportunity to look with real concern at a geography that is kept out of sight and mind in Turkey and sometimes claimed to be its protector.



Number of Pages: 296

Year of Printing: 2004


Language: Turkish
Publisher: Iletisim Yayincilik

Number of Pages: 296

Year of First Printing: 2004

Language: Turkish