In this Book
- Young American Muslims: Dynamics of Identity
- 2012
- Book
- Published by: Edinburgh University Press
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
summary
What is it like to be a young Muslim in America? Many young Americans cherish an American dream, 'that all men are created equal. And the election of America’s first black President in 2008 has shown that America has moved forward. Yet since 9/11 Muslim Americans have faced renewed challenges, with their loyalty and sense of belonging being questioned. Nahid Kabir takes you on a journey into the ideas, outlooks and identity of young Muslims in Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and Virginia. Based on around 400 in-depth interviews with young Muslims, discover the similarities and differences between ethnic and racial groups such as Iranians, Arab Americans and African Americans. Find out how they rate President Obama as a national and world leader, where they stand on the Israeli-Palestine issue and how the media impacts on them.
Table of Contents
- Half-Title Page
- pp. i-ii
- Title Page
- p. iii
- List of abbreviations
- pp. vii-viii
- Acknowledgements
- pp. xi-xii
- Dedication
- pp. xiii-xiv
- 1. Identity matters
- pp. 11-41
- 2. The culture debate
- pp. 42-67
- 3. What does it take to be an American?
- pp. 68-113
- 4. Reflections on the American media
- pp. 114-147
- 6. The Palestinian question
- pp. 178-205
- 7. From here to where?
- pp. 206-220
- Select bibliography
- pp. 221-224
Additional Information
ISBN
9780748669936
MARC Record
OCLC
1112136519
Launched on MUSE
2019-08-14
Language
English
Open Access
Yes