Muslim Americans : debating the notions of American and un-American /

"With Islamophobia on the rise in the US rise since 9/11, Muslims remain the most misunderstood people in American society. Taking as its point of departure the question of the compatibility of Islam and democracy, this book examines Muslims' sense of belonging in American society. Based o...

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Autore principale: Kabir, Nahid Afrose
Natura: Libro
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: London ; New York, NY : Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group, 2018
Serie:Routledge advances in sociology ; 187
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Sommario:
  • Introduction: The "Muslim question" continues
  • What does it mean to be an American or un-American?
  • Culture matters
  • Is the media "un-American"?
  • Modern-day McCarthyism
  • Conclusion: Comprehending the present and looking into the future.