Full Description
Unfolding the Layers of Social Entrepreneurship in Turkey is a compelling exploration of the dynamic and inspiring world of social entrepreneurship in Turkey. This book delves into the innovative minds and resilient spirits that are reshaping communities, addressing social issues, and fostering sustainable development across the nation.
This comprehensive book takes readers on an enlightening journey through the multifaceted world of social entrepreneurship in Turkey, exploring its unique challenges, innovative solutions, and impactful success stories. Each chapter delves into different aspects of this burgeoning field, providing a detailed and nuanced understanding of how social enterprises are making a difference across the nation.
Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this book uncovers the unique financial strategies, funding challenges, and creative solutions that set social entrepreneurs apart from their commercial counterparts. It highlights the critical role of governmental support, the importance of digital platforms like crowdfunding, and the impact of social value creation on financial sustainability.
Featuring real-life success stories, in-depth analyses, and insightful interviews, Unfolding the Layers of Social Entrepreneurship in Turkey offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the ecosystem that nurtures and supports social enterprises. Whether you are an academic, a policymaker, an aspiring social entrepreneur, or simply someone interested in the power of social innovation, this book is an essential guide to understanding and navigating the complex landscape of social entrepreneurship in Turkey.
Contents
Ebru Canan-Sokullu
Introduction: Turkey in Transition
Part One Politics and Society in Transition
Arda Can Kumbaracıbaşı
Democracy and a Radical System Shift
Yılmaz Esmer, Duygu Karadon, Simay Şevval Baykal
Electoral Behavior: Urban Myths versus Realities
Zekeriya Tüzen
Turkish Secularism and Challenges of Transformation
Yılmaz Esmer, Ayça Okçuoğlu, Sebahat Kurutaş
Political Culture: A Tale of Two Civilizations
Gaye İlhan Demiryol
Populism in Power: The Case of Turkey
Özge Zihnioğlu
Continuity and Change in Turkish Civil Society
Hande Paker
Politicizing the Environment: The Ecological Crisis of Turkey
Çağkan Ubay
Popular Culture: Resurrection of Ottoman Nostalgia
Part Two Foreign Policy in Transition
Ebru Canan-Sokullu
Transformation of Foreign Policy in the AKP Era: Realpolitik Codes
versus Instrumental Soft-Power
Yasemin Bilgel
Turkey's Activism in the Middle East: The Role of Structural Factors
Selcen Öner
Turkey and the European Union Relations in Transition: Challenges
and Future Prospects
Esra Pakin-Albayrakoğlu
Turkey in Africa: From Aid to Arms
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