This author's primary interests lie in international relations theory, political theory, and historical sociology. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Ankara Üniversitesi and completed her master's and doctoral degrees at the University of Southern California, where she currently teaches. Her work delves into the complex theories and historical contexts that shape our global landscape.
Drawing upon the teachings of Habermas and the Frankfurt School, as well as original historical sources, Birdal uses the doctrine of legitimation as the theoretical basis for political authority in The Holy Roman Empire and the Ottomans, creating a revisionist work that is an invaluable read. číst celé