Islam in America
Exploring the Issues
1st Edition
Published on 25. October 2019
256 pages
978-1-4408-6631-9 (ISBN)
Description
A valuable resource for readers interested in the role of Islam in contemporary U. S. politics and society, this first-of-its kind reference synthesizes Islamic teachings, the example of Prophet Muhammad, and the vision of the Founding Fathers.
Islam is the most misunderstood and misrepresented religious tradition in the United States, depicted as an oppressive and violent political system and its followers as backward and "un-American." The stereotypes about Islam and Muslims in the U.S. calls for a new sociological understanding that confronts the menacing bigotry and racism rising in the U.S. today.
Through an overview essay, chronology, and roughly 50 alphabetically arranged entries, this reference explores the intersection of Islam, Muslims, and American national identity. The primary focus is contemporary issues and developments relating to Islam in the U.S., but the entries also incorporate a fuller picture of Islam in general and Muslims worldwide. Included are entries on history, race and ethnicity, interfaith commonalities, politics, discrimination and hate, and national identity. The entries cite works for further reading, and the book closes with an annotated bibliography of the most important resources.
Islam is the most misunderstood and misrepresented religious tradition in the United States, depicted as an oppressive and violent political system and its followers as backward and "un-American." The stereotypes about Islam and Muslims in the U.S. calls for a new sociological understanding that confronts the menacing bigotry and racism rising in the U.S. today.
Through an overview essay, chronology, and roughly 50 alphabetically arranged entries, this reference explores the intersection of Islam, Muslims, and American national identity. The primary focus is contemporary issues and developments relating to Islam in the U.S., but the entries also incorporate a fuller picture of Islam in general and Muslims worldwide. Included are entries on history, race and ethnicity, interfaith commonalities, politics, discrimination and hate, and national identity. The entries cite works for further reading, and the book closes with an annotated bibliography of the most important resources.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
File size
1,66 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-6631-9 (9781440866319)
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Book
10/2019
ABC-CLIO
€48.40
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Person
Craig Considine is a faculty member of the department of sociology at Rice University. He is author of many books including ABC-CLIO's Muslims in America: Examining the Facts.
Content
Alphabetical List of Entries,
Topical List of Entries,
Series Foreword,
Preface,
Acknowledgments,
Overview,
Chronology,
A to Z,
Annotated Bibliography,
Index,
Topical List of Entries,
Series Foreword,
Preface,
Acknowledgments,
Overview,
Chronology,
A to Z,
Annotated Bibliography,
Index,
