Convergence Of Neoliberalism And Islam In Turkey Governing Through Smoke
Book Description
This scholarly exploration examines the intricate relationship between economic transformation and religious identity in contemporary Turkey. Through a detailed study of the tobacco industry's restructuring, Ebru Kayaalp reveals how global economic policies intersect with Islamic values and practices in unexpected ways.
Following Turkey's severe 2001 financial crisis, the government implemented sweeping neoliberal reforms to secure international loans and stabilize the economy. Among these changes was a controversial tobacco law that fundamentally altered not only market structures but also the daily lives of Turkish citizens. Kayaalp's ethnographic investigation traces how Western economic ideas and institutions were adapted within Turkey's unique cultural and religious context.
The book illuminates the far-reaching consequences of economic policy on personal and spiritual life. From the establishment of new regulatory frameworks and contract farming systems to the privatization of state monopolies, these changes reshaped both marketplace dynamics and individual behavior. Particularly compelling is the examination of smoking bans and their impact on Muslim citizens, demonstrating how economic legislation can influence religious practice and social interaction.
Through careful anthropological research, this work bridges the gap between global economic forces and local spiritual traditions. It offers valuable insights for readers seeking to understand how modern economic systems interact with faith communities and traditional ways of life, revealing the complex negotiations between material and spiritual values in an interconnected world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 222 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Tobacco manufacture and trade
- ✓ Explore Religion and politics
- ✓ Explore Tobacco industry
- ✓ Explore Economic conditions
- ✓ Explore Economic history
- ✓ Explore Tobacco
- ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural
- ✓ Explore Social sciences
