Brigitte L. Nacos is adjunct professor of political science at Columbia University. Oscar Torres-Reyna is a Ph.D. candidate in Columbia University's Department of Political Science and visiting professor of public policy at Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico.

• 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.

Brigitte L. Nacos is adjunct professor of political science at Columbia University. Oscar Torres-Reyna is a Ph.D. candidate in Columbia University's Department of Political Science and visiting professor of public policy at Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico.

• 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.

Brigitte L. Nacos is adjunct professor of political science at Columbia University. Oscar Torres-Reyna is a Ph.D. candidate in Columbia University's Department of Political Science and visiting professor of public policy at Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico.

• 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.