'This theoretically informing book provides one of the strongest
analyses of Turkish political economy. Bu ra and Sava kan
decisively dispel myths regarding the new, allegedly self-made and
'small' entrepreneurs who form the backbone of Turkish success.
Drawing on original documents, interviews, and statistics, they
demonstrate that politics (as practiced by regimes, parties, and
associations) has 'made' the Turkish pious business class. No one
can think of markets and market actors in the same way after
reading this book.' - Cihan Ziya Tugal, UC Berkeley, US 'This
impressive work places Turkey firmly on the map of comparative
politics and political economy. It adds intriguing facets to what
we know about the relationship between the state, democracy and
capitalist development in an age of neoliberalism. It also sheds
new light on the role of religion in economic change and class
formation in emerging countries on the periphery of contemporary
capitalism. Moreover, in emphasizing the role of business
associations in the politically sponsored rise of a post-Fordist
model of globalized national capitalism, the book provides exciting
new insights on a subject that has been regrettably neglected in
recent years.' - Wolfgang Streeck, The New School for Social
Research, US 'Power has shifted in Turkey over the last decade,
both within business and the state, towards groups with
religious-conservative rather than Kemalist-secular sensibilities.
This book goes deep inside this transformation to analyze the role
of Muslim business networks and their relationship with the state.
You will not find a better guide to Turkey s emergent new
capitalism.' - Dani Rodrik, Institute for Advanced Study, US New
Capitalism in Turkey explores the changing relationship between
politics, religion and business through an analysis of the
contemporary Turkish business environment. This book focuses on the
developments that have transformed the economic, political and
cultural coordinates of business activity; led to new forms of
interest representation; and changed the relationship between
government and business in Turkey in the post-1980 period. Ay e Bu
ra and Osman Sava kan argue that political action plays a crucial
role in shaping the configuration of the business community,
influencing the patterns of business development, and informing the
emergence of rival models of capitalist development and political
change endorsed by different groups of entrepreneurs. Moreover, the
book explores the idea that whilst the use of religion as a
strategic resource by some business associations serves to create
bonds of trust and solidarity among their members, it also
contributes to the polarization of the business community. This
interdisciplinary book will be an invaluable resource for
academics, graduate students and researchers interested in
political economy, political science, sociology, economic history,
and organization studies. It will also appeal to journalists and
business people, especially those investing or planning to invest
in Turkey or the Middle East. Contents: Introduction 1. Economic
Development and Cultural Modernization in Republican Turkey: A
Brief Overview 2. The Changing Place of the Economy and Religion in
Turkish Society Since 1980 3. The New Political Economy of Capital
Accumulation 4. Business Associations as Political Actors 5.
Polarization at the Local Level Conclusion Index
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