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The Islamophobia industry : how the right manufactures fear of Muslims /

This is a disturbing account of the rising tide of Islamophobia sweeping through the United States and Europe. Nathan Lean takes us through a world of conservative bloggers, right-wing talk show hosts, evangelical religious leaders and politicians, all united in their quest to exhume the ghosts of 9...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lean, Nathan Chapman
Other Authors: Esposito, John L.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Pluto Press ; 2012.
Subjects:
Islamophobia.
Ethnic conflict.
Islam > Public opinion.
Muslims > Public opinion.
Islam and politics.
Muslims > Non-Islamic countries.
Islamic civilization.
Civilization, Western.
Intercultural communication.
East and West.
Islamic countries > Relations > Western countries.
Western countries > Relations > Islamic countries.
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Summary:This is a disturbing account of the rising tide of Islamophobia sweeping through the United States and Europe. Nathan Lean takes us through a world of conservative bloggers, right-wing talk show hosts, evangelical religious leaders and politicians, all united in their quest to exhume the ghosts of 9/11 and convince their compatriots that Islam is the enemy. Lean uncovers their scare tactics, reveals their motives and exposes the ideologies that drive their propaganda machine. Situating Islamophobia within a long history of national and international phobias, this book challenges the narrative of fear that has for too long dominated discussions about Muslims and Islam.
Physical Description:xiii, 222 pages ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780745332536 (pbk)
0745332536 (pbk)
9780745332543 (hardback)
0745332544 (hardback)