Spatialized Islamophobia

This book explores the spatialized and multi-scalar nature of Islamophobia, highlighting the importance of space in the formation of anti-Muslim racism. It provides ground-breaking insights by examining complementary data from existing quantitative databases and victims of Islamophobia in two important European capitals. It establishes and advances the concept of 'Spatialized Islamophobia' by exploring global, national, urban, infra-urban, embodied, and emotional Islamophobias and their complex interrelationships. It also offers a critical discussion of the geographies of Islamophobia and raises important questions about the favored methodologies and whiteness of the discipline.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking work delves into the multifaceted and spatialized nature of Islamophobia, offering invaluable insights into the significance of space in the formation of anti-Muslim racism. Through a comprehensive exploration of complementary data, sourced from both existing quantitative databases and firsthand accounts of victims of Islamophobia, applied in two significant European capitals, Paris and London, this book presents fresh materials to advance our understanding of Islamophobia. It argues that Islamophobia is not merely a phenomenon confined to individual attitudes or incidents but rather a spatialized process that unfolds at various interconnected spatial scales: global, national, urban, infra-urban, embodied, and emotional. By examining these diverse facets of Islamophobia, the book establishes and advances the novel concept of "Spatialized Islamophobia." It explores global, national, urban, infra-urban, embodied, and emotional Islamophobias, as well as their intricate interrelationships. Furthermore, it critically examines the geographies of Islamophobia, highlighting the absence of geographical approaches to the study of this issue. Through self-reflexivity, the author raises critical questions that have hindered the exploration of "Spatialized Islamophobia," particularly regarding the prevalence of qualitative methodologies and the potential biases inherent in the discipline of Geography. By addressing these concerns, the book emerges as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in the fields of Human Geography, Sociology, Politics, Racial Studies, Religious Studies, and Muslim studies. Its insights and perspectives will contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding Islamophobia and its impact on individuals and communities worldwide.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032111186