In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Muslims became the targets of fear, discrimination, and hate crimes—victims of a rising wave of Islamophobia. To understand this phenomenon, Amin Asfari and Anas Askar explore the interconnected historical, political, and social forces that have contributed to the perception of Muslims as a threat.
Amin Asfari is associate professor in the Department of Justice Studies at the University of Regina. Anas Askar is assistant professor of sociology at Bowie State University.
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"A groundbreaking book on how anti-Muslim bigotry operates across multiple sectors—structural, institutional, sociocultural, and on the individual level…. This is an essential contribution to the growing body of scholarship in the field of Islamophobia Studies, and a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and advocates seeking to understand and challenge one of the most pervasive and dangerous forms of racism today."— Hatem Bazian, University of California—Berkeley
"A comprehensive analysis that provides both historical context and contemporary understanding.... A perfect introduction to the various forms of Islamophobia."—Mobashra Tazamal, Georgetown University
"A must read for anyone who wants to dig deeper into the nature of Islamophobia. This incisive study examines the phenomenon from multiple perspectives, including those of victims, perpetrators, and state power."—Farrukh B. Hakeem, Shaw University
