The Etatist Turkish Republic and Its Political a Socio-Economic Performance from 1980-1999: A Developing State Impacted by International Organizations and Interdependence

American political scientist Nadolski explores the political, economic, and social challenges confronting Turkey in its bid for membership in the European Union. She distinguishes between internal reforms initiated by the nation's own leaders, and external reforms led by untrusted leaders often in the form of warfare. Exogenous globalized forces in the interdependent system of nations have impacted Turkey's political and socio-economic institutions, she finds, and the country has encountered difficulties restructuring its institutions to accommodate these forces. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Dora Nadolski is currently conducting research on Iraqi and Turkish Kurds in Middle East/US policy initiatives. Her awards include a Fulbright, a National Endowment for the Humanities in Islamic statecraft, a Social Science Research Council Fellowship in Erfurt, Germany, and selection for membership in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Women, and Who's Who in American Education from 2005 to 2008.