TY  - BOOK
AU  - Majid,Anouar
TI  - Islam and America: building a future without prejudice 
SN  - 9781442214149
AV  - BP67.U6 
U1  - 297.0973 23
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Lanham [Md.]
PB  - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
KW  - Islam
KW  - United States
KW  - Public opinion
KW  - History
KW  - 21st century
KW  - Islamic civilization
KW  - East and West
KW  - États-Unis
KW  - Opinion publique
KW  - Histoire
KW  - 21e siècle
KW  - RELIGION
KW  - Fundamentalism
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - Civilization
KW  - fast
KW  - Civilisation
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
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