Format:
IX, 181 S.
,
zahlr. Ill.
,
23 cm
ISBN:
9780742552869
,
0742552861
Content:
The term "Islamophobia" reflects the largely unexamined and deeply ingrained anxiety many Americans experience when considering Islam and Muslim cultures. Until recently, America has had only a small domestic Muslim minority and few connections to Muslim cultures with whom to build familiarity. In times of crisis, the long-simmering resentments, suspicions and fears manifest themselves. This book graphically shows how political cartoons--the print medium with the most immediate impact--dramatically reveal Americans demonizing and demeaning Muslims and Islam. It also reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of the Muslim world in general and issues a wake-up call to the American people.--From publisher description.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-170) and index
Language:
English
Subjects:
Political Science
,
Sociology
Keywords:
USA
;
Islam
;
Islambild
;
Cartoon
;
Islamfeindlichkeit
;
USA
;
Muslim
;
Stereotyp
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