Fueling our fears : stereotyping, media coverage, and public opinion of Muslim Americans / Brigitte L. Nacos and Oscar Torres-Reyna.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nacos, Brigitte Lebens
Other Authors: Torres-Reyna, Oscar, 1968-
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2007], ©2007.
Subjects:
Muslims > United States > Attitudes.
Muslims > United States > Public opinion.
Muslims > United States > Press coverage.
Muslims in popular culture > United States.
Public opinion > United States.
United States > Race relations.
United States > Social policy.
Physical Description:xii, 141 pages ; 23 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Muslim Americans in the news before and after 9/11
  • The first 9/11 anniversary and beyond
  • The visual portrayals of Arabs and Muslims
  • How Americans view Islam and Muslims at home and abroad
  • Torture : when the enemy fits prevalent stereotypes
  • American Muslims' sentiments in the post-9/11 years
  • Epilogue: Covering American Muslims and Islam.