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Human Rights in Turkey - Assaults on Human Dignity (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)
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Human Rights in Turkey - Assaults on Human Dignity (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)
Series: Philosophy and Politics - Critical Explorations, 15
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The book provides the historical setting of Turkey related to the
development of democracy, human rights issues, the treatment of
cultural and ethnic minorities, and the short- and long-term
consequences of the crackdown including impacts on individuals,
institutions like education and the media, the criminal justice
system, the economy, and Turkey's standing in the international
community. Since the foundation of the Republic of Turkey, the
military and the media have been the main traditional powers of
oppressive, secularist, and nationalist regimes in the country.
After a period of initial reforms, rather than eliminating the
structures of the authoritarian state, Recep Tayyip Erdogan seized
the levers of power and used them aggressively against his
political enemies. He turned Turkey into a one-man regime after the
failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016, and his actions included the
widespread violation of human rights. This book tells the tale of
the consequences of the measures taken after the failed coup
attempt that have adversely impacted the development of democracy
and human rights in Turkey, altering the nation's course of
history. Beginning with a State of Emergency that was declared in
July of 2016, Turkey has moved to a more authoritarian state. Among
the consequences of the actions taken have been imprisonment of
hundreds of thousands, the shuttering of media, the dismissal of
public employees, the dismissal of academics, jailed elected
Kurdish politicians, and the misuse of the criminal justice to
victimize the population. Adverse effects have included widespread
violations of human rights, torture, and mistreatment of prisoners,
false imprisonment, and the absence of the right to a fair trial.
This book examines some of the thorniest questions of Turkish
democratization and human rights, including the underlying reasons
for the decay of democracy and what has happened as a result of
this decay. Among these is a deterioration of the educational
system, a reduction in economic stability, the absence of the rule
of law and due process, a radical transformation of the country,
and violations of universal human rights. Endorsements: As one who
knows people who have been victimized by the authoritarian regime
in Turkey, "Human Rights in Turkey" provides unique insights and
perspectives on the changes that have befallen his wonderful
country. It is truly insightful. David L. Carter, Ph.D., Michigan
State University Human Rights in Turkey: Assaults on Human Dignity
fills a major gap in contemporary political scholarship. Its
elucidation of Turkey's democratic backsliding into a one-man
authoritarian regime is insightful and unique. Absolutely required
reading for anyone who cares about this beautiful country, its
wonderful people, and its uncertain future. Kati Piri, Member of
the European Parliament and Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint
Parliamentary Committee Aydin's and Langley's book addresses
critical issues in a critical case. Turkey had been regarded as a
rising democracy in a troubled region, but in recent years the
country has experienced troubling signs of democratic erosion.
Central to that decline is the precarious status of basic human
rights of expression, association, religion, and due process. This
book explores what has happened and how it affects individuals and
the Turkish polity more broadly. John M. Carey, Ph.D.. Wentworth
Professor in the Social Sciences, Dartmouth College, NH, USA Turkey
was once a poster-boy of the league of modernizing countries - a
staunch ally of the West, an almost-democracy that would become
better soon enough. It might even be the first Muslim country to
join the European Union. That image now lies shattered under the
erratic one-man-show of Tayyip Erdogan. The police state reigns
supreme, opposition is cowed, the courts are in shambles, and more
journalists are jailed for their opinions than in any other
country. How did it all come to this pass? This collection of
essays examines the visible and obscure causes of the catclysmic
events that have transformed Turkey. They question the
long-established state of semi-freedom under secular rule, as well
as the "Islamic" challenges that have arisen since Erdogan's rise
to power. Sevan Nisanyan, Historian, Linguist, and Political
Refugee, Greece Situated right at the border between East and West,
Turkey and its volatile political development continues to attract
attention from people interested in the prospect for democracy.
This book offers an impressive and thorough account of the recent
democratic backsliding and reveals that not only the hope for a
consolidation of liberal democracy but also large sections of the
population are victims of rising authoritarianism. Jacob Torfing,
PhD., Professor in Politics and Institutions, Roskilde University,
Denmark A fascinating book detailing the rapid deterioration of
human rights in Turkey, involving false imprisonment, job
dismissals, media restrictions, and due process violations. A
careful examination of the swift decline of democracy, transforming
a prospering country into one where economic, educational, and
social stability, and the operation of the justice system were
impacted by a government declaration of a State of Emergency. A
comprehensive analysis of the ways in which a society changes when
human rights are not enforced in accord with the principles of due
process and the rule of law. Jay Albanese, PhD., Virginia
Commonwealth University, Wilder School of Government & Public
Affairs As a human rights activist and a victim of severe human
rights violations in Turkey, I recognize the value of the chapters,
as they provide a thorough examination and analysis of subjects
regarding Human rights violations in Turkey. The book
comprehensively chronicles the events pertaining to the steady rise
of political authoritarianism. The relevancy of the issues
addressed in each chapter make the book important in regard to the
emerging civil society movement in Turkey. Furthermore, the
descriptions of the severe decline of human rights and the
democratic backsliding towards authoritarianism and facism during
the last decade in Turkey, highlights the significance of the book.
Haluk Savas, PhD., Professor of Psychiatry, Psychotherapist And
Editor in Chief of KHK TV (Voice of Rights), Turkey Human rights
violations are a world-wide phenomenon, occurring in various
capacities and to varying degrees in each country. However, unique
to Turkey, is the rapid increase in violations that are not the
result of deeply rooted social practices, but rather are contingent
upon political decisions. Therefore, the cases of these violations
are worthy of study. Hercules Millas, PhD., Political Scientist,
Greece We are living in a "Geography of Genocide."Historically,
Unionists (committtee of union and progress) who committed the 1915
Armenian Genocide, established the Republic of Turkey. As a result,
a distorted history and official ideology for the state was
established. Furthermore, "redlines" in the country, such as the
Kurdish Question, the Armenian Genocide, and the Cyprus Issue, were
fabricated. Until today, the Turkish Republic remains in denial of
the problems that have caused major human rights violations. This
book chronicles a very important reality that evaluates the "core
state structure" in Turkey, which remains intact even though rulers
have changed, through human rights violations. Eren Keskin, Lawyer
and Human Right Activist, The Vice-president of the Human Rights
Association, Turkey
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