From guest workers into Muslims: the transformation of Turkish immigrant associations in Germany
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Main Author: Yurdakul, Gökçe (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne Cambridge Scholars 2009
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [117]-140) and index
The political representation of immigrant association is central for immigrants to become political actors in Germany. This book offers a comparative analysis of five Turkish immigrant associations to point out to the diverse approaches in terms of immigrant integration and citizenship rights. By exploring these associations' views on integration/ assimilation, nationalism/ethnicity, secularism/Islam and their relations with the mainstream German political parties, this book attempts to show that immigrants are not victims of the political decisions of the German state. On the contrary, Turkish immigrant elites become important actors to negotiate rights and memberships in the name of this ethno-national group. This book suggests an approach that recognizes the agency of immigrants in the socio-political discourse and also in the governing process
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 147 pages)
ISBN:1282035754
1443800600
1443804231
9781282035751
9781443800600
9781443804233

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