Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Sentiment

Peter Gottschalk is professor of religion at Wesleyan University. His books––which include American Heretics and Religion, Science, and Empire––draw on his research and experience in India, Pakistan, and the United States.Gabriel Greenbergserves as the rabbi of a synagogue in New Orleans, where he lives with his family.

• AcknowledgmentsNote on Terms and NamesIntroduction to the Second EditionChapter 1: How Cartoons Work and Why Images MatterChapter 2: Overview of Western Interactions with Muslims Chapter 3: Symbols of Islam, Symbols of Difference Chapter 4: Stereotyping Muslims and Establishing the American NormChapter 5: Extreme Muslims and the American Middle GroundChapter 6: Moments: 1956-2006Chapter 7: Since 2006: The Emotions of Resurgent Nativism and Liberal EmpathyChapter 8: Moving Pictures: The Trope of “Islamic Terrorism” Conclusion: common Denominators versus Essential Difference Glossary NotesBibliographyIndexAbout the Authors

Through identifying and dismantling common tropes, Gottschalk and Greenberg open up space for us to imagine more nuanced and multidimensional depictions of Muslims.