Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire
By Deepa Kumar.
Description
In response to the events of 9/11, the Bush administration launched a war on terror,” ushering in an era of anti-Muslim racism, or Islamophobia. However, 9/11 did not create the image of the "Muslim enemy." This book examines the historic relationship between anti-Muslim racism and the agenda of empire building.Beginning in the eleventh century and the context of the Crusades, Deepa Kumar offers a sweeping historical analysis of the changing views of Islam and Muslims in the West, examining the ways that ruling elites throughout history have used the specter of a Muslim en...
ISBN(s)
1608462110, 9781608462117
