The nature of Islamophobia: institutions, individuals, and seeping hatred

An indispensable book for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the nature of Islamophobia(https://www.rienner.com/title/The_Nature_of_Islamophobia_Institutions_Individuals_and_Trickle_Down_Hate). This in-depth study examines this phenomenon from multiple angles, including victims, perpetrators, and state power. \- Farouk B. Hakim, Shaw University. In the wake of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Muslims have become targets of fear, discrimination, and hate crimes, victims of a rising tide of Islamophobia. To understand this phenomenon, Amin Asfari and Anas Askar explore the interconnected historical, political, and social forces that have contributed to the idea that Muslims represent a threat. Asfari and Askar provide one of the best and most comprehensive studies examining the phenomenon of Islamophobia - historically, socially, and politically - providing basic insight into how this phenomenon arose and how it has been exploited over the centuries to distort the image of Muslims and target them. \- Maha Hilal, Institute for Policy Studies “Asfari and Askar brilliantly provide readers with a thorough explanation of the complex historical, political and rhetorical aspects of Islamophobia, offering a timely and nuanced approach...an easy-to-understand and engaging book.” \- Yasmine Zein, Wilfrid Laurier University A groundbreaking book examining how anti-Muslim bigotry operates across multiple sectors – structural, institutional, social, cultural, and at the individual level... This book is an essential addition to the growing body of scholarship in the field of Islamophobia studies, and indispensable reading for researchers, policymakers, and human rights advocates seeking to understand and confront one of the most widespread and dangerous forms of racism of our time. \- Hatem Bazian, University of California - Berkeley “A comprehensive analysis that provides historical context and contemporary understanding...an ideal introduction to the different forms of Islamophobia.” \- Mubashir Tazmal, Georgetown University ## Contents: - Islamophobia: An integrated approach. - Permanent State of Red Alert: Colonialism, Islamic immigration, and the events of September 11. - Environment of hatred: social and cultural roots. - Specific Islamophobia: individual bias. - Muslims who hate themselves: Islamophobia within a single religion. - Paths forward: Defending Muslims.