{"product_id":"islam-in-america-9781440866302","title":"Islam in America","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA valuable resource for readers interested in the role of Islam in contemporary U. S. politics and society, this first-of-its kind reference synthesizes Islamic teachings, the example of Prophet Muhammad, and the vision of the Founding Fathers.\u003c\/b\u003eIslam is the most misunderstood and misrepresented religious tradition in the United States, depicted as an oppressive and violent political system and its followers as backward and un-American. The stereotypes about Islam and Muslims in the U.S. calls for a new sociological understanding that confronts the menacing bigotry and racism rising in the U.S. today.Through an overview essay, chronology, and roughly 50 alphabetically arranged entries, this reference explores the intersection of Islam, Muslims, and American national identity. The primary focus is contemporary issues and developments relating to Islam in the U.S., but the entries also incorporate a fuller picture of Islam in general and Muslims worldwide. Included are entries on hi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended. All readership levels. * Choice *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlphabetical List of Entries,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTopical List of Entries,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSeries Foreword,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePreface,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eOverview,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eChronology,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eA to Z,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnnotated Bibliography,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex,\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019842847063,"sku":"9781440866302","price":32.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781440866302.jpg?v=1750781441","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/islam-in-america-9781440866302","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}