Background
Metin Heper was born on January 1, 1940, in Istanbul, Turkey. He is the son of Husnu and Handan Heper.
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Since the establishment in 1945 of a constitutional democracy, political parties have figured prominently in Turkish politics. Yet key features of the political culture of the Turkish Republic have also created dilemmas for multi-party democracy. Twice, in 1960 and 1980 the military has intervened in politics; on the second occasion to undertake wholesale constitutional restructuring. In these ambiguous circumstances, what role have the political parties themselves played in the promotion and functioning of democracy in Turkey, and what are their attitudes to the issues involved? This collection of essays - discusses political parties since the foundation of the Turkish republic in 1923 until the present day. It contains contributions from 13 political scientists and historians of modern Turkey.
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Since the founding of the modern Turkish republic in 1923, Turkey's political leaders have been decisive in shaping the development of their country's democratic patterns and processes. Beginning with Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Political Leaders and Democracy in Turkey analyzes the origins, political careers, beliefs, and policies of eleven of modern-day Turkey's most influential leaders. The chapters offer a unique perspective into the complex and fascinating world of Turkish political leadership and the transition to, and consolidation of, democracy. This crucial addition to Turkish studies and comparative politics is the first book to undertake a systematic study of the role political leaders have played in shaping the successes, as well as the shortcomings, of Turkey's grand democratic experiment.
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In recent years, there has been growing interest in Turkey, stemming from the country’s developing role in regional and global politics, its expanding economic strength, and its identity as a predominantly Muslim country with secular political institutions and democratic processes. This Handbook provides a comprehensive and wide-ranging profile of modern Turkey. Bringing together original contributions from leading scholars with a wide range of backgrounds, this important reference work gives a unique in-depth survey of Turkish affairs, past and present. Thematically organised sections cover: Turkish history from the early Ottoman period to the present Turkish culture Politics and international relations Social issues Geography The Turkish economy and economics Presenting diverse and often competing views on all aspects of Turkish history, politics, society, culture, geography, and economics, this handbook will be an essential reference tool for students and scholars of Middle East studies, comparative politics, and culture and society.
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Metin Heper was born on January 1, 1940, in Istanbul, Turkey. He is the son of Husnu and Handan Heper.
After having completed his secondary education at Harlow College, Essex, United Kingdom and Ankara Koleji, he graduated from the Law School of Istanbul University in 1963. Professor Heper obtained his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Syracuse University, New York United States in 1968 and 1971, respectively.
Heper started his career as an assistant professor at Middle East Technical University in Ankara in 1970. He went to Bogazici University in 1974 and worked there for 14 years. Since 1988, professor Heper has acted as Chairperson of the Department of Political Science, Director of Center of Turkish Politics and History, and Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative, and Social Sciences at Bilkent University, Ankara.
During his career Heper also worked as a visiting professor at Institute of Public Administration for Turkey and the Middle East, Naval Academy, Southwest Texas State University, University of Connecticut, Harvard University, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Victoria University of Manchester and Princeton University.
Now Heper works as a director of Political Science Research Program of the İhsan Doğramacı International Advanced Studies Center, Bilkent University, Ankara.
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1990Metin Heper is a member of the Turkish Political Science Association and Turkish Academy of Sciences (founding member). He is also a member of the New York Academy of Sciences.
Heper got married in 1964. He got divorced with his wife Gulgin in 1990. He has one child, Meltem.
