The Alevis in Modern Turkey and the Diaspora

Investigates the Alevis’ struggles for recognition in Turkey and the diaspora and transformations in authority and traditional rituals Features 14 detailed case studies provide insights into the struggles for recognition and representation by Alevi communities in Turkey and the diaspora under the AKP administrationDemonstrates how the struggles for recognition transform and re-define traditions, authorities and ritualsExamines how diverse understandings of Alevi identities interplay with standar