Freedom of Religion and Belief in Turkey.
Title:
Freedom of Religion and Belief in Turkey.
Author:
Ҫınar, Özgür Heval.
ISBN:
9781443866125
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (239 pages)
Contents:
CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- MANAGEMENT OF RELIGION IN TURKEY -- TWO GENERATIONS OF DEBATE ON FREEDOMOF RELIGION IN TURKEY -- FREEDOM FROM RELIGION IN TURKEY -- THE RELIGION BOX ON IDENTITY CARDSAS A MEANS TO UNDERSTAND THE TURKISHTYPE OF SECULARISM -- THE HEADSCARF ISSUE AT STATEINSTITUTIONS IN TURKEY -- CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTIONTO MILITARY SERVICE -- A TRAPPED RIGHT -- AN UNSOLVED ISSUE -- DRAFTING FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEFIN TURKEY'S NEW CONSTITUTION -- CONTRIBUTORS.
Abstract:
The protection of the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion is one of the most basic tenets of a democratic society. This right is not only crucial for those who believe, but is also so for atheists, agnostics and sceptics who have no religious beliefs. It is also considered a cornerstone of a democratic society and is closely linked to pluralism, tolerance and open-mindedness. Turkey has been involved in an accession process in order to become a full member of the European Un...
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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