Ethno-nationalism of the Ahiska (Meskhetian) Turks: A diaspora perspective of their response to change in multiple locations, with a particular emphasis on Turkey
PhD thesis
Tuls, E. 2022. Ethno-nationalism of the Ahiska (Meskhetian) Turks: A diaspora perspective of their response to change in multiple locations, with a particular emphasis on Turkey. PhD thesis Middlesex University / Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (OCMS) School of Law
Type | PhD thesis |
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Title | Ethno-nationalism of the Ahiska (Meskhetian) Turks: A diaspora perspective of their response to change in multiple locations, with a particular emphasis on Turkey |
Authors | Tuls, E. |
Abstract | The stateless Ahiska (Meskhetian) Turks, deported from their homeland in 1944, have until today been unable to return to ‘Ahiska’, located in southern Georgia. This thesis addresses their current situation with particular emphasis on their relationship with Turkey and draws on Anthony D. Smith’s cultural approach to nationalism (Smith 2010) to help understand how the Ahiska Turks’ ‘Turkish nationalist’ expression is displayed and fits in the wider study of nationalism. This study applies an ethno-symbolist approach to nationalism with its emphasis on the ethnie’s reliance on symbols, memories, and values particularly highlighted while being in diaspora. As the Ahiska Turks live scattered across ten nations, literature from diaspora studies is drawn upon to analyse different communities as they adjust transnationally and (re)connect with Turkey, which is one of their ‘homelands’. |
Sustainable Development Goals | 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions |
Middlesex University Theme | Creativity, Culture & Enterprise |
Department name | School of Law |
Institution name | Middlesex University / Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (OCMS) |
Publication dates | |
01 Feb 2023 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 01 Feb 2023 |
Accepted | 12 Oct 2022 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Language | English |
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