The Alevis in Turkey
Author | : David Shankland |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 255 |
Release | : 2003-12-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135789626 |
ISBN-13 | : 1135789622 |
Rating | : 4/5 (622 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Alevis in Turkey written by David Shankland and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-12-08 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The example of the Alevis of Turkey is used to contribute to debates over the role of Islam in the modern world. It is argued there is nothing inherently secular-proof within Islam, but belief depends on the wider social and religious context.