First edition published under title: Islamophobia. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
How cartoons work and why images matter -- Overview of western engagements with Muslims -- Symbols of Islam, symbols of difference -- Stereotyping Muslims and establishing the American norm -- Extreme Muslims and the American middle ground -- Moments: 1950-2006 -- Since 2006: the emotions of resurgent nativism and liberal empathy -- Moving images: the trope of "Islamic terrorism" -- Conclusion: common denominators versus essential difference.
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