What made Ataturk's reforms possible?

Most studies on Ataturk's reforms focus on the intentions of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, but the intentions alone do not explain how the reforms became possible. This paper rather looks at the conditions prevailing at the time of the reforms. It shows that, as a result of a variety of factors, both...

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Published in:	Islam & Christian Muslim relations Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. 143 - 156
Main Author:	BASKAN, Birol
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Colchester Routledge 01-04-2010 Taylor & Francis Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Ataturk, Mustafa Kemal Christian Islamic relations History and sciences of religions Islam Muslims Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Political change Political history Reform Reforms Religious institutions Secularization Society State building Turkey Westernization Turkey Institution Reformation State Secularization
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Summary:	Most studies on Ataturk's reforms focus on the intentions of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, but the intentions alone do not explain how the reforms became possible. This paper rather looks at the conditions prevailing at the time of the reforms. It shows that, as a result of a variety of factors, both domestic and international, the state and society in Turkey were in contrasting situations: the former was exceptionally strong while the latter was seriously weakened and fragmented. The contingent nature of these conditions throws doubt on the reproducibility of Ataturk's reforms elsewhere.
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ISSN:	0959-6410 1469-9311
DOI:	10.1080/09596411003619798