Jefferson and Ataturk: Political Philosophies

by Garrett Ward Sheldon

New York, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt/M., Oxford, Wien. Major Concepts in Politics and Political Theory. Vol. 21. General Editor: Garrett Ward Sheldon. This book is a comparative study of the political theories of Thomas Jefferson, one of the founders of the United States of America, and Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. Similarities are found in their imperial settings, wars of national independence, establishment of republics, freedom of religion, public education, and economics. The impact of these two great political thinkers on the West and the Middle East is detailed.

139 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

About the author

Garrett Ward Sheldon is Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia.

Reviews

[Cenk Undey]

It is an interesting comparison of various aspects of these statesman. Dimensions and achievements of Ataturk in his short life are monumental in comparison though some of the fundamental thinking between the two show resemblance. It is apparent that the author has much deeper knowledge and coverage on Jefferson, however he has basic research on Ataturk while not too comprehensive. Still it is a good and quick read.