Fueling Our Fears: Stereotyping, Media Coverage, and Public Opinion of Muslim Americans

Fueling Our Fears: Stereotyping, Media Coverage, and Public Opinion of Muslim Americans
ISBN-10
0742539830
ISBN-13
9780742539839
Category
Political Science
Pages
141
Language
English
Published
2007
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Authors
Brigitte Lebens Nacos, Oscar Torres-Reyna

Description

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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