debating the notions of American and un-American Kabir, Nahid Afrose creator text bibliography enk London New York, NY Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group 2018 monographic eng

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xiv, 230 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. "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 on extensive interview data across seven states in the US, the author explores the question of what it means to be American or un-American amongst Muslims, offering insights into common views of community, culture and wider society. Through a combination of interviewees' responses and discourse analysis of print media, Muslim Americans also raises the question of whether media coverage of the issue might itself be considered 'un-American.' An empirically grounded study of race and faith-based relations, this book undertakes a rigorous questioning of what it means to be American in the contemporary US. As such, it will appeal to scholars of sociology and political science with interests in race, ethnicity, religion and national identity"--Provided by publisher. 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. Nahid Afrose Kabir. Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-224) and index. ENH n-us--- Muslims United States Social conditions Muslims United States Ethnic identity Muslims Cultural assimilation United States National characteristics, American Social aspects Muslims United States Interviews Ethnicity Social aspects United States Ethnicity Political aspects United States Islam Social aspects United States Islam and politics United States English language United States Ethnic relations E184.M88 K325 2017 305.6970973 9781138316423 (pbk) 9781138699250 (hbk) 2016010637 Ayesha Abed Library DLC 190225 20211124133256.0 34309 eng