Introduction 1 Methodology 2 Theoretical Framework 3 From Ottoman Empire to the Turkish Republic 4 The Emergence and Rise of the Deep State 5 The Rise and Decline of the Deep State Conclusion Bibliography
Mehtap Soyler received her doctorate in political science from the Humboldt University Berlin, where she is currently conducting her post-doctoral research. Her research foci are qualitative methods, democratization, civil-military relations, coming to terms with the past, and international politics of the EU.
'A very original project that sheds light on the historical legacy
and the nature of the deep state in contemporary Turkey. The author
brings her profound theoretical knowledge and methodological
expertise to elucidate the origins, the transformation and the
particular dimensions of the deep state through time and as it
engaged different parts of society. This is an important addition
to the the political science literature on the state,
authoritarianism and democratization as well as a key contribution
to the analysis of the Turkish state.'Karen Barkey is Professor of
Sociology and History, and Director of the Institute for Religion,
Culture and Public Life at Columbia University.'A historically and
conceptually profound look into the deep state in Turkey. There is
much talk about the deep state, but it is rare to find a scholarly
discussion of what it means and what it does not mean.'Dr. Esra
Ozyurek is Chair for Contemporary Turkish Studies at the European
Institute, London School of Economics.'A strong addition to the
comparative historical literature on the state. It combines a
fascinating account of the development of the Turkish state, with
close attention to methods and a clear theoretical argument.'Gary
Goertz is Professor of Political Science at the Kroc Institute for
International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. He is
the author or co-author of nine books and over "...it is a welcome
addition to the literature on the Turkish state...Summing Up:
Recommended. Graduate and research collections."
--H. Shambayati, Florida Gulf Coast University, CHOICE"Overall, she
ties together what might initially appear to be a series of
unrelated historical moments into a meaningful sequence. In terms
of making better sense of the state and its multiple trajectories,
The Turkish Deep State offers new avenues to pursue for scholars of
Turkey as well as for social scientific studies of the state,
military, and democracy alike."Senem Kaptan Rutgers University, New
Perspectives on Turkey
![]() |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
![]() |