| ID | 114867 |
| Title Proper | What is in a name? the rise of Turkic personal male names in Turkey (1908-38) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gurpinar, Dogan |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article overviews the emergence and development of the nomenclature of nationalist Turkish male first names which had to a considerable extent superseded the traditional religiously motivated names and discusses the cultural and political background of this process. Demonstrating its "catastrophical success", the article contributes to the literature on the nationalization of private lives and spheres. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 48, No.5; Sep 2012: p.689-706 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 48, No.5; Sep 2012: p.689-706 |
| Key Words | Turkey ; Nationalist Turkish ; Nomenclature ; Nationalization |