The book explores the socio-legal aspects of military conscription in Turkey, examining the conflict between the law and conscience and the non-recognition of the right to conscientious objection. It highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between the law and social norms in creating social change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2022
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

This book offers a socio-legal perspective on critical military studies by exploring the socio-legal dimensions of military conscription in Turkey. It raises important questions about the conflict between the law and conscience, Turkey's non-recognition of the right to conscientious objection, and the impact of such non-recognition on those who pursue their conscience. The book argues that understanding the relationship between the law and social norms is essential for fully comprehending and resisting the militarisation of society.

Book Title: "Military Conscription in Turkey: A Socio-Legal Perspective"

This book provides a socio-legal perspective to critical military studies by asking socio-legal questions about military conscription in Turkey. It explores the conflict between the law and conscience, Turkey's non-recognition of the right to conscientious objection, and the impact of such non-recognition on those who pursue their conscience. The book argues that understanding the relationship between the law and social norms is essential for fully comprehending and resisting the militarisation of society.