Full Description
After September 11, many in the American public and media zeroed in on Muslims in America and the world, irresponsibly linking_intentionally or not_Muslims at large with terrorism. This well-researched book explores this focus and its implications. At the same time, the authors do not leave out the opinion of Muslim Americans, exploring their views about the American media and its influence, their attitudes toward non-Muslim Americans and, just as important, their opinions on postD9/11 U.S. counterterrorist policies and practices. This book not only serves students and scholars in the fields of Middle East studies, media studies, and international communication but is also an enlightening read to anyone interested in mainstream America's perception of Muslims.
Contents
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 1 Muslim Americans in the News before and after 9/11
Chapter 3 2 The First 9/11 Anniversary and Beyond
Chapter 4 3 The Visual Portrayal of Arabs and Muslims
Chapter 5 4 How Americans View Islam and Muslims at Home and Abroad
Chapter 6 5 Torture: When the Enemy Fits Prevalent Stereotypes
Chapter 7 6 American Muslims' Sentiments in the Post-9/11 Years
Chapter 8 Epilogue: Covering American Muslims and Islam
Chapter 9 Appendix
Chapter 10 Selected Bibliography
