Chapter 1. The AKP's Populist Authoritarianism and Necropolitics Abstract 4 Introduction. 4 Three pillars of authoritarian stability. 8 Civilisational populism. 8 Necropolitics. 10 The civilisational populist necropolitics in the AKP authoritarianism. 13 Structure of the book. 17 References.
23 PART I - NECROPOLITCAL PROPAGANDA. 26 Chapter 2. Martyrdom and Martyr Icons in Turkish Politics. 27 Abstract 27 Introduction. 27 Kemalism and martyrs. 28 Kemalists' martyr hero icon Kubilay. 32 Conclusion. 35 References.
36 Chapter 3. Martyrdom in the Erdoganist AKP's Politics. 43 Abstract 43 Introduction. 43 Erdoganism and martyrs. 44 Erdoganists' martyr-icons. 51 Conclusion. 55 References. 56 Chapter 4: Necropolitical Sermons.
62 Abstract 62 Introduction. 62 Militarism in the Friday sermons from Kemalist to Erdoganist times. 63 Jihadism in Friday sermons. 67 Martyrdom in Friday sermons. 71 Conclusion. 76 References. 78 Chapter 5. The Use of TV Series for Populist Necropolitical Propaganda.
83 Abstract 83 Introduction. 83 The state's use of TV series from Kemalist to Erdoganist times. 84 The TV series as a means of necropolitical re-production. 86 "Resurrection" of a hero. 93 Glorifying death, beheading, martyrdom, and graves in a jihadist context 96 Conclusion. 100 References. 101 Chapter 6. Targeting Children via Education for Populist Necropolitical Propaganda.
108 Abstract 108 Introduction. 108 The populist necropolitical national curriculum from Kemalism to Erdoganism 111 Jihad and martyrdom as necropolitical instruments in texts. 113 Civilisational populist necropolitical investment at the schools. 117 Glorification of martyrdom in Diyanet's children's magazines and comics 122 Conclusion. 123 References. 124 PART II - NECROPOLITICS IN AUTHORITARIAN ACTION. 130 Chapter 7. Necropolitics and AKP's Blame Avoidance.
131 Abstract 131 Introduction. 131 Blame avoidance tactics. 132 Redefine, reshape, spin, and manipulate the blame. 134 Impose restrictions on access to opposing voices and media. 137 Turn blame into credit 137 Bargaining via rewards. 139 Conclusion. 147 References. 148 Chapter 8.
Necropolitics and Martyrdom in AKP's Authoritarian Stability. 157 Abstract 157 Introduction. 157 Necropolitics and repression. 158 Necropolitics and legitimation for authoritarianism. 161 Necropolitics and co-optation. 162 Conclusion. 163 References. 165 PART III - NECROPOLITCS AND TURKISH SOCIETY.
171 Chapter 9. Necropolitics and Turkish Society. 172 Abstract 172 Introduction. 172 Kowtow to the authority and stimulation of demand. 173 Sacrificing life for Erdogan and his religious cause (da'wa) 175 Conclusion. 181 References. 181 Chapter 10 The role of Necropolitics and Martyrdom in Turkey under AKP rule. 188Abstract 188 References.
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