This book contextualizes the rise of a neo-Islamic Turkish bourgeoisie class with a particular
reference to the relationship between Islam and Capitalism and makes the argument for their
ultimate compatibility . Additionally the claim is made that the formation of this new
socio-economic class has been detrimental to Turkey's efforts to consolidate its democracy. In
order to analyze these processes an Islamic-oriented young business group Economic
Entrepreneurship and Business Ethic Association (IGIAD) was taken as a case study. Drawing on
fieldwork in examining IGIAD'S mission vision and activities the book argues that such
associations were born as a response to increasing tension between capitalism and Islam with
the aim of creating a 'moral' economy within global capitalism.
