Islam and America : building a future without prejudice /
Majid, Anouar, 1960-
Islam and America : building a future without prejudice / Anouar Majid. - Lanham [Md.] : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2012. - 1 online resource (xvi, 173 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Why America matters -- America's view of Islam -- Holy Land for a chosen people -- How Islam shaped America -- America's gifts to Muslims and Arabs -- Failing civilizations -- Future without prejudice.
Islam and America argues that the current animosity between the U.S. and Muslim world should be understood through the often-overlooked history between the two. Tracing the genealogy of this conflicted relationship from the Pilgrims to the present, author Anouar Majid weaves personal stories with historical narratives to offer a critical view of both cultures and to suggest a path towards future peace. The book shows how America's current conflict with Islam is rooted in a long and complicated history of prejudice and missed opportunities, as well as a history of benevolence and fruitful exchange on both sides. While historically Americans have generally regarded Islam as a despotic religion that needed to be overcome, the military and educational establishments that Americans built through their attempts at converting Muslims became sources of national pride in the Middle East. And while Muslims have often distrusted Americans, they, too, have made significant contributions to American culture. Majid contends that knowing this history of both conflict and collaboration can help promote the mutual goodwill and appreciation that will be necessary to tackle the challenges facing Islam and America. Majid makes a provocative argument against faith-inspired prejudices and offers suggestions for the future.
English.
9781442214149 ebook 1442214147 ebook 1283639335 9781283639330
9786613951793
395179 MIL 1FD96FEA-6B5F-4617-9EF8-B8E71453AB6F OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
2021679584
2000-2099
Islam--Public opinion.--United States
Islam--History.--United States
Islam--21st century.
Islamic civilization.
East and West.
Islam--Opinion publique.--États-Unis
Islam--Histoire.--États-Unis
Islam--Histoire--21e siècle.
RELIGION--Fundamentalism.
RELIGION--Islam--History.
Civilization.
East and West.
Islam.
Islam--Public opinion.
Islamic civilization.
United States--Civilization.
États-Unis--Civilisation.
United States.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
History.
BP67.U6
297.0973
Islam and America : building a future without prejudice / Anouar Majid. - Lanham [Md.] : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2012. - 1 online resource (xvi, 173 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Why America matters -- America's view of Islam -- Holy Land for a chosen people -- How Islam shaped America -- America's gifts to Muslims and Arabs -- Failing civilizations -- Future without prejudice.
Islam and America argues that the current animosity between the U.S. and Muslim world should be understood through the often-overlooked history between the two. Tracing the genealogy of this conflicted relationship from the Pilgrims to the present, author Anouar Majid weaves personal stories with historical narratives to offer a critical view of both cultures and to suggest a path towards future peace. The book shows how America's current conflict with Islam is rooted in a long and complicated history of prejudice and missed opportunities, as well as a history of benevolence and fruitful exchange on both sides. While historically Americans have generally regarded Islam as a despotic religion that needed to be overcome, the military and educational establishments that Americans built through their attempts at converting Muslims became sources of national pride in the Middle East. And while Muslims have often distrusted Americans, they, too, have made significant contributions to American culture. Majid contends that knowing this history of both conflict and collaboration can help promote the mutual goodwill and appreciation that will be necessary to tackle the challenges facing Islam and America. Majid makes a provocative argument against faith-inspired prejudices and offers suggestions for the future.
English.
9781442214149 ebook 1442214147 ebook 1283639335 9781283639330
9786613951793
395179 MIL 1FD96FEA-6B5F-4617-9EF8-B8E71453AB6F OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
2021679584
2000-2099
Islam--Public opinion.--United States
Islam--History.--United States
Islam--21st century.
Islamic civilization.
East and West.
Islam--Opinion publique.--États-Unis
Islam--Histoire.--États-Unis
Islam--Histoire--21e siècle.
RELIGION--Fundamentalism.
RELIGION--Islam--History.
Civilization.
East and West.
Islam.
Islam--Public opinion.
Islamic civilization.
United States--Civilization.
États-Unis--Civilisation.
United States.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
History.
BP67.U6
297.0973