Reconciling Cultural and Political Identities in a Globalized World - by Michális Michael (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Though geographically apart, Turkey and Australia are much closer than many would think. In forging their cultural and political identities, both countries have sought to reconcile their history with their geography. On the occasion of the Gallipoli centenary, the different and shared paths of these two countries are ready for examination. This study features their important interactions, through both conflict and migration, from the Gallipoli landing to the present day. It addresses key foreign policy concerns--such as the relationship with the United States--and domestic politics. Turkey is still wrestling with the legacy of its Ottoman past, including the status of ethnic and religious minorities, as well as tensions between secular modernity and Islamic religiosity. Australia too is grappling with its own ethnic and religious diversity, and particular its Muslim communities, of which the Turks are one of the oldest. This collection provides a relevant, comparative and comprehensive study of two countries seeking to reconcile their history with their geography"--

Book Synopsis

Though geographically far apart, Turkey and Australia are much closer than many would think. This collection provides a relevant, comparative and comprehensive study of two countries seeking to reconcile their history with their geography.

About the Author

Ibrahim Abraham, University of Helsinki, Finland Greg Barton, Monash University, Australia Desmond Cahill, RMIT University, Australia William Hale, University of London, UK Christopher Houston, Macquarie University, Australia Ahmet ?çduygu, Koç University, Turkey Christine Inglis, University of Sydney, UK Andrew Jakubowicz, University of Technology, Australia Adrian Jones, La Trobe University, Australia Erdem Koç, La Trobe University, Australia Umut Parmaksiz, University of Bristol, UK Çemen Polat, Monash University, Australia Banu Senay, Macquarie University, Australia Ihsan Yilmaz, Fatih University, Turkey