Pointing the Finger
Islam and Muslims in the British Media
Oneworld Publications (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 1. April 2011
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-85168-813-5 (ISBN)
Description
In this important book, several leading media commentators examine the phenomenon of IslamophobiaA" and ask how to tackle it. Charting recent media controversies, from the Archbishop of Canterbury's comments on Sharia law to the veil debateA", the book argues that media hostility to Islam alienates Muslims and undermines efforts to combat extremism. With examples of press-fuelled myths about Islam in Britain, this is a captivating insight into how Muslims are depicted in the UK.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85168-813-5 (9781851688135)
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Persons
Julian Petley is Professor of Film and Television at Brunel University. He is the author of several books on censorship, and has written for the Guardian and Independent. Robin Richardson is Co-director of the Insted consultancy, focusing on issues of equality and diversity. His previous roles include director of the Runnymede Trust and chief inspector of education in the London borough of Brent. He is the author of Islamophobia: a challenge for us all.