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The state of civil society in urban Turkey is discussed in reference to the potential coexistence of civil society & Islam. Although Western-style civil society, based on individualism & contractual relationship, is rarely found in Turkey, civic activities are often performed through voluntary associations & grassroots protests. This form of civil society, grounded in mutual trust, reciprocity, & interpersonal obligation, allows all citizens to freely choose alliances & shape their personal identities through mutual cooperation. Although critics have argued that civil society is not compatible with Islam, this distinctly Turkish form of civil society predated recent Islamic political succeses & has survived & even flourished during Islamic political rule. However, the continued vitality of civil society in Turkey demands a political structure that allows diversity & plurality, & it is concluded that politics, rather than Islam, should be the focus of future debates regarding civil society in the Middle East. 26 References. T. Sevier

Argues that the rapid social, cultural, economic, & political changes experienced by Turkey since the late 20th century must be considered within the context of the resurgence of Islam, which, in turn, has been framed by larger globalization processes. The role of Islam & cultural globalization in the modernization of Turkey is discussed, noting the coexistence of Western values & cultural patterns alongside local values & traditions. The multidimensionality of these change processes has generated a wide variety of discourses, strategies, identity claims, & clashes in all areas of social life. Case studies are offered of the impacts on 2 leading business organizations/pressure groups (TUSIAD & MUSIAD), regionally based industrialist/business groups (SIADs); civil society organizations; & local/popular patterns of cultural consumption. K. Hyatt Stewart

Argues that the rapid social, cultural, economic, & political changes experienced by Turkey since the late 20th century must be considered within the context of the resurgence of Islam, which, in turn, has been framed by larger globalization processes. The role of Islam & cultural globalization in the modernization of Turkey is discussed, noting the coexistence of Western values & cultural patterns alongside local values & traditions. The multidimensionality of these change processes has generated a wide variety of discourses, strategies, identity claims, & clashes in all areas of social life. Case studies are offered of the impacts on 2 leading business organizations/pressure groups (TUSIAD & MUSIAD), regionally based industrialist/business groups (SIADs); civil society organizations; & local/popular patterns of cultural consumption. K. Hyatt Stewart