Islam in America: Exploring the Issues
Ebook
A valuable resource for readers interested in the role of Islam in contemporary U. S. politics and society, this first-of-its kind reference synthesizes Islamic teachings, the example of Prophet Muhammad, and the vision of the Founding Fathers.
Islam is the most misunderstood and misrepresented religious tradition in the United States, depicted as an oppressive and violent political system and its followers as backward and "un-American." The stereotypes about Islam and Muslims in the U.S. calls for a new sociological understanding that confronts the menacing bigotry and racism rising in the U.S. today.
Through an overview essay, chronology, and roughly 50 alphabetically arranged entries, this reference explores the intersection of Islam, Muslims, and American national identity. The primary focus is contemporary issues and developments relating to Islam in the U.S., but the entries also incorporate a fuller picture of Islam in general and Muslims worldwide. Included are entries on history, race and ethnicity, interfaith commonalities, politics, discrimination and hate, and national identity. The entries cite works for further reading, and the book closes with an annotated bibliography of the most important resources.
A valuable resource for readers interested in the role of Islam in contemporary U. S. politics and society, this first-of-its kind reference synthesizes Islamic teachings, the example of Prophet Muhammad, and the vision of the Founding Fathers.
Summarizes the role of Islam in contemporary U.S. politics and society via overview essays
Uses a chronology to identify the most important events related to Islam in the U.S.
Includes roughly 50 alphabetically arranged reference entries for key topics related to Islam in American religion and politics
Features bibliographies and an end-of-work annotated bibliography to direct the reader to additional sources of information
Alphabetical List of Entries,
Topical List of Entries,
Series Foreword,
Preface,
Acknowledgments,
Overview,
Chronology,
A to Z,
Annotated Bibliography,
Index,
Recommended. All readership levels.
- Title: Islam in America: Exploring the Issues
- Author: Craig Considine
- Publisher: ABC-CLIO
- Print Publication Date: 2019
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBN: 9798216105251
- Resource ID: LLS:9798216105251
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-04-11T18:32:02Z
Craig Considine is a faculty member of the department of sociology at Rice University. He is author of many books including ABC-CLIO's Muslims in America: Examining the Facts.