| ID | 168370 |
| Title Proper | Construction and re-construction of the civil religion around the cult of Atatürk |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Çaymaz, Birol |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The longest living among its twentieth-century counterparts, the century-old cult of Atatürk is deeply rooted in the collective conscience in Turkey. In this essay, we will try to show the dual role of the image of Atatürk in the political struggle, both in current times and in the past, as a national hero created around civil religiosity. In the case of Atatürk, not only do we encounter a figure that primarily facilitates the legitimation of the existing political and social system, but also an eternal saviour who is called upon in order to oppose that system at various times. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 55, No.6; Nov 2019: p.945-957 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol: 55 No 6 |
| Key Words | Civil Religion ; National Hero ; Atatürk ; Personal Cult |