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Stereotyping, Media Coverage, and Public Opinion of Muslim Americans
Brigitte L. Nacos
ISBN: 9780742539846
Format: Paperback
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
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After September 11, many in the American public and media zeroed in on Muslims in America and the world, irresponsibly linking - intentionally or not - Muslims at large with terrorism…
After September 11, many in the American public and media zeroed in on Muslims in America and the world, irresponsibly linking intentionally or not Muslims at large with terrorism. This well-researched book explores this focus and its implications. At the same time, the authors do not leave out the opinion of Muslim Americans, exploring their views about the American media and its influence, their attitudes toward non-Muslim Americans and, just as important, their opinions on post 9/11 U.S. counterterrorist policies and practices. This book not only serves students and scholars in the fields of Middle East studies, media studies, and international communication but is also an enlightening read to anyone interested in mainstream America's perception of Muslims.
| ISBN | 0742539849 | | Pages | 160 | | ISBN13 | 9780742539846
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield | | Weight (grammes) | 249 | | Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield | | Published in | Lanham, MD | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 229 | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2006 | | Width (mm) | 152 | | Library of Congress | 2006022151 | | Spine width (mm) | 11 | | DEWEY | 305.6970973 | | Academic level | Undergraduate | | DEWEY edition | DC21 | |
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| 1 | | Muslim Americans in the news before and after 9/11 | | 1 | | 2 | | The first 9/11 anniversary and beyond | | 25 | | 3 | | The visual portrayal of Arabs and Muslims | | 39 | | 4 | | How Americans view Islam and Muslims at home and abroad | | 55 | | 5 | | Torture : when the enemy fits prevalent stereotypes | | 75 | | 6 | | American Muslims' sentiments in the post-9/11 years | | 101 | | | | Epilogue : covering American Muslims and Islam | | 121 |
Brigitte Nacos and Oscar Torres-Reyna have written a fascinating book about Muslim Americans and the news. The authors surprisingly find some bright spots in coverage of Muslim Americans after the tragedy of 9/11, such as a remarkably positive tone, emphasis on protecting Muslim civil rights, and expanded thematic stories about everyday Muslim life in America. The authors present convincing evidence that the press is not only a source of stereotypes but also a voice for intergroup understanding. That a positive role for the press is at least possible in difficult times is welcome news for those who care about the role of the media in a multiethnic democracy.--Marion Just  Be the first to write a customer review
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