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The brewing of Islamist modernity: tea gardens and public space in Istanbul

Authors :
Houston, Christopher
Source :
Theory, Culture & Society. Dec, 2001, Vol. 18 Issue 6, p77, 21 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

This article examines the polemics of the valuation of Islamist social movements, and the route of Islamic cultures toward modernity. The author focuses on the Turkish Islamist party Refah's transformation of public space since winning the Greater Istanbul Municipality in 1994, and their construction of Islamist tea gardens and restaurants.

Subjects

Subjects :
Turkey -- Social aspects
Islamic countries -- Social aspects
Islamic etiquette -- Analysis
Tea -- Social aspects
Public spaces -- Turkey
Manners and customs -- Religious aspects
Social movements -- Religious aspects
Social sciences

Details

ISSN :
02632764
Volume :
18
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Theory, Culture & Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.89270554

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