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Young American Muslims: Dynamics of Identity
Nahid Afrose Kabir
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Description for Young American Muslims: Dynamics of Identity
Paperback. Offers an examination of the identity of young Muslims in America. This book investigates the identity of ethnic and racial groups such as Iranians, Arab Americans and African Americans. It discusses the impact of the American media on young Muslims. Num Pages: 248 pages, 4 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HRHP; JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 396.
This is an examination of the identity of young Muslims in America. What is it like to be a young Muslim in America? 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. Nahid Kabir takes you on a journey into the ideas, outlooks and identity of young Muslims in Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and Virginia. Based on around 400 ... Read more
This is an examination of the identity of young Muslims in America. What is it like to be a young Muslim in America? 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. Nahid Kabir takes you on a journey into the ideas, outlooks and identity of young Muslims in Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and Virginia. Based on around 400 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748695867
SKU
V9780748695867
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99-5
About Nahid Afrose Kabir
Nahid Afrose Kabir is Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for Muslim and non-Muslim Understanding, University of South Australia.
Reviews for Young American Muslims: Dynamics of Identity
"'Young American Muslims: Dynamics of Identity is an incisive, informative and accessible study, written in well-organised and succinct chapters promoting dialogue and critical engagement. It reveals the author's connection and empathy towards issues affecting her interviewees while at the same time offering an astute critical analysis of a diversity of issues and attitudes. Giving voice to young Muslims living in ... Read more