Bibliograph

Why the West fears Islam, an exploration of Muslims in liberal democracies, Jocelyne Cesari

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Why the West fears Islam, an exploration of Muslims in liberal democracies, Jocelyne Cesari

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [355]-373) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Why the West fears Islam

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

181601666

Responsibility statement

Jocelyne Cesari

Series statement

Culture and religion in international relations

Sub title

an exploration of Muslims in liberal democracies

Summary

"Are Muslims threatening the core values of the West? Jocelyne Cesari examines this question through the lens of testimonies from Muslims in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States. Her book is an unprecedented exploration of Muslim religious and political life based on several years of field work in Europe and in the United States. It provides original insights into the ways Muslims act as believers and citizens and into the specifics of western liberalism and secularism, particularly after 9/11, and how the specific constraints of Islam in secular spaces trigger a western politics of fear. Its unique interdisciplinary scope allows for an in depth analysis of data polls, surveys, political discourses, policy programs, interviews, and focus groups with Muslims"--provided by publisher

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