The authors of this volume combine cutting-edge theory with in-depth empirical research to address the key issues in contemporary Turkish politics: the rise of democratic Islamist parties, and the implications of their ascendancy for political stability and democratic governance. They offer important conclusions on voter decision-making in Turkey, and provide a rigorous theoretical framework for identifying trends and anticipating future developments.
Ersin Kalaycioglu is a Professor of Political Science and President of Isik University, Istanbul. Ustun Erguder is Director of the Istanbul Policy Center at Sabanci University. Ali Carkoglu is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Sabanci University.