Islam in North America: An Introduction

Students are encouraged to think beyond simple identifiers of "Muslim," "American," "Canadian," or "Mexican" and to consider how these identifiers exist in conversation with one another, with others such as gender, class, race, sexuality, and ability. The book takes a multidisciplinary approach and focuses on the expressions of Islam in its diverse forms. It is illustrated throughout with over 75 images and each chapter contains suggested further reading. Case studies include Islam in Cuba, Islam and the Black experience, and the Hijab. Topics covered include Muslims and Politics in the US, Islamophobia as/and racism, Muslims in American popular media, the Latinx Muslim experience, and religious diversity in Canada.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Students are urged to go beyond mere categorizations of "Muslim," "American," "Canadian," or "Mexican" and to examine how these identifiers interact with one another and with other factors such as gender, class, race, sexuality, and ability. The overview chapter offers a foundational introduction to the field. The chapters adopt a multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing the diverse manifestations of Islam. The book is visually enriched with over 75 images, and each chapter includes recommended further reading. A glossary of key terms and concepts is provided. Case studies include Islam in Cuba, Islam and the Black experience, and the Hijab. Topics covered include Muslims and Politics in the US, Islamophobia as/and racism, Muslims in American popular media, the Latinx Muslim experience, and religious diversity in Canada. This book serves as a valuable resource for students and instructors, recognizing that Muslims navigate their identities in a world where Orientalist ideas continue to shape politics, policy, and public imagination.

Students are urged to go beyond mere categorizations of "Muslim," "American," "Canadian," or "Mexican" and to examine how these identifiers interact with one another and with other factors such as gender, class, race, sexuality, and ability. The overview chapter offers a foundational introduction to the field. The chapters adopt a multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing the diverse manifestations of Islam. The book is visually enriched with over 75 images, and each chapter includes recommended further reading. A glossary of key terms and concepts is provided. Case studies include Islam in Cuba, Islam and the Black experience, and the Hijab. Topics covered include Muslims and Politics in the US, Islamophobia as/and racism, Muslims in American popular media, the Latinx Muslim experience, and religious diversity in Canada. This book serves as a valuable resource for students and instructors, recognizing that Muslims navigate their identities in a world where Orientalist ideas continue to shape politics, policy, and public imagination.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 169 x 244 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350385085