Neo-Ottomanism and the Politics of Emotions in Turkey

This open access book explores the politics of emotions under the ruling Justice and Development Party in Turkey and the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoan. It examines how emotional politics and, particularly, the use of a Neo-Ottomanist narrative created a new national mood and contributed to the durability of Erdoan's rule. The author analyses the interactions between national narratives, symbolic politics and emotions. She argues that these interactions have formed the basis of Erdoan's popular support for more than 20 years. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of political science and sociology, as well as policymakers interested in the rise of authoritarianism in Turkey.

Offers a comprehensive study on the role and impact of emotions in daily Turkish political life Examines the use of neo-Ottomanist narratives to mobilize and channel political mood trends in the country Complements existing studies on the rise of right-wing tendencies in international and domestic politics Is an open access book, which means that you have free and unlimited access

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Nagehan Tokdöan is a post-doctoral fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development's Center for the History of Emotions. Her research focuses on the political sociology of emotions, nationalism, conservatism and authoritarianism in Turkey, as well as right-wing extremism, gender studies, and men and masculinities.

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Tokdöan combines cutting-edge perspectives on symbolic and emotional politics to analyse Neo-Ottomanism as a powerful political narrative under the AKP and Erdöan, which has transformed the national habitus of contemporary Turkey. Engaging, scholarly and enlightening, this book will be essential reading for scholars of political emotions, nationalism and Turkish politics and society.

-Dr. Jonathan G. Heaney, Queens University Belfast

The author approaches the challenging period we are passing through with crucial questions. Contrary to theses declaring the end of politics (or history, or the subject), this study draws our attention to new forms and means of politics.

-Prof. Aksu Bora, Hacettepe University

This open access book explores the politics of emotions under the ruling Justice and Development Party in Turkey and the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdöan. It examines how emotional politics and, particularly, the use of a Neo-Ottomanist narrative created a new national mood and contributed to the durability of Erdöan's rule. The author analyses the interactions between national narratives, symbolic politics and emotions. She argues that these interactions have formed the basis of Erdöan's popular support for more than 20 years. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of political science and sociology, as well as policymakers interested in the rise of authoritarianism in Turkey.

Nagehan Tokdöan is a post-doctoral fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development's Center for the History of Emotions. Her research focuses on the political sociology of emotions, nationalism, conservatism and authoritarianism in Turkey, as well as right-wing extremism, gender studies, and men and masculinities.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. On Emotions, Politics and Political Symbols.- Chapter 3. Neo-Ottomanism as an Alternative Narrative of National Identity.- Chapter 4. From Victimization to Omnipotence: The Pathos of Erdoan as a Constituent Symbol of the Neo-Ottomanist Narrative.- Chapter 5. Istanbul as the Symbolic Space of the Neo-Ottomanist Narrative: Nostalgia, Romanticism and Domestic Imperial Greed.- Chapter 6. Sites of an Islamic desire for homecoming: the Hagia Sophia and Çamlca Mosque.- Chapter 7. Towards the Construction of a Neo-Ottomanist Myth: The Legend of 15 July and National Narcissism.- Chapter 7. Conclusion.