The Turkishness Contract. Barış Ünlü, trans. John William Day (Temple University Press, 2025). Pp. 250. 125. 50 hardcover, 39. 95 paper. ISBN: 9781439924730 | Synapse
June 11, 2026
The Turkishness Contract. Barış Ünlü, trans. John William Day (Temple University Press, 2025). Pp. 250. 125. 50 hardcover, 39. 95 paper. ISBN: 9781439924730
Key Points
The work examines the notion of Turkish identity and its political ramifications in contemporary society.
Literary analysis of cultural texts
Exploring historical and political contexts
Comparative analysis of nationalism theories
Highlights the complexities and contradictions in Turkish identity formation
Demonstrates the impact of nationalism on cultural expression
Challenges conventional understanding of ethnicity in Turkey
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