Creating the Desired Citizen

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The book explores nation-building in Turkey through the lenses of Ataturk and Erdogan, focusing on the evolving concepts of desired, undesired, and tolerated citizens. It delves into how historical traumas, feelings of victimhood, and societal insecurities have shaped the relationship between the state and its citizens across different eras, revealing the complexities of identity and belonging in Turkey's political landscape.