Young American Muslims : dynamics of identity / Nahid Afrose Kabir.
An examination of the identity of young Muslims in America This book presents a journey into the ideas, outlooks and identity of young Muslims in America today. Based on around 400 in-depth interviews with young Muslims from Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and Virginia, all the...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh University Press,
[2013]
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| Summary: | An examination of the identity of young Muslims in America This book presents a journey into the ideas, outlooks and identity of young Muslims in America today. Based on around 400 in-depth interviews with young Muslims from Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and Virginia, all the richness and nuance of these minority voices can be heard. Many young Americans cherish an American dream, 'that all men are created equal'. And the election of America's first black President in 2008 has shown that America has moved forward. Yet since 9/11 Muslim Americans have faced renewed challenges, with their loyalty and sense of belonging being questioned. Investigates the identity of ethnic and racial groups such as Iranians, Arab Americans and African Americans Discusses the impact of the American media on young Muslims Introduces debates on the Israeli-Palestine issue Analyses President Obama as a national and world leader. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 229 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780748669967 0748669965 0748669949 9780748669943 9781299456532 1299456537 9780748669950 0748669957 |
| Language: | English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Source of description: Print version record. |