Entre l'intermédiaire et « l'homme d'honneur ». Savoir-faire et dilemmes notabiliaires en Turquie

Abstract

Between Brokers and "Men of Honour". Practices and Dilemmas of Turkish Notables Elise Massicard Notables in Turkey are generally considered in a normative manner as rests of long-lasting traditions, equated with "underdeveloped" provinces, and supposed to disappear in the nearest future. Although their forms have changed during Republican history, notables' practices remain quite widespread. They respond to the organization of powers and allocation of -especially public- resources. Being a notable in Turkey consists mainly in relational activities and legitimizing these relations. Analyzing these practices throws a new light on political roles in Turkey and their specifie constraints.