Fueling Our Fears

Stereotyping, Media Coverage, and Public Opinion of Muslim Americans

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

Av Brigitte Nacos, Oscar Torres-Reyna, Columbia Univeristy Nacos, Brigitte

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum2006-12-25
Mått148 x 230 x 14 mm
Vikt231 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor154
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780742539846

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Chapter 1 PrefaceChapter 2 1 Muslim Americans in the News before and after 9/11Chapter 3 2 The First 9/11 Anniversary and BeyondChapter 4 3 The Visual Portrayal of Arabs and MuslimsChapter 5 4 How Americans View Islam and Muslims at Home and AbroadChapter 6 5 Torture: When the Enemy Fits Prevalent StereotypesChapter 7 6 American Muslims' Sentiments in the Post-9/11 YearsChapter 8 Epilogue: Covering American Muslims and IslamChapter 9 AppendixChapter 10 Selected Bibliography

Brigitte Nacos and Oscar Torres-Reyna have written a fascinating book about Muslim Americans and the news. The authors surprisingly find some bright spots in coverage of Muslim Americans after the tragedy of 9/11, such as a remarkably positive tone, emphasis on protecting Muslim civil rights, and expanded thematic stories about everyday Muslim life in America. The authors present convincing evidence that the press is not only a source of stereotypes but also a voice for intergroup understanding. That a positive role for the press is at least possible in difficult times is welcome news for those who care about the role of the media in a multiethnic democracy.