Ecevit's conception of nationalism: a unique position or a syncretic vision?

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2009
Konuralp, Emrah
This thesis is the analysis of Bülent Ecevit’s conception of nationalism. It also involves a review of contemporary theories of nationalism and academic works on nationalism in Turkey. The thesis is organised as analysis of Ecevit’s nationalism within time intervals in order to elaborate on the consistency of his conception nationalism along his long political life. The major source for analysis is Ecevit’s speeches in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, his books, articles and declarations. In this sense, Ecevit’s meaning giving process to nationalism is researched.

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E. Konuralp, “Ecevit’s conception of nationalism: a unique position or a syncretic vision?,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2009.