Islamophobia : the challenge of pluralism in the 21st century / / edited by John L. Esposito and Ibrahim Kalin

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910810868403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford ; ; New York, N.Y., : Oxford University Press, 2011
• ISBN: 1-283-04643-1; 9786613046437; 0-19-979237-2
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (275 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): EspositoJohn L; KalnIbrahim
• Disciplina: 297.09/049
• Soggetti: Islam and politics; Islam - Public opinion; Islam - 21st century; Muslims - Public opinion; Muslims - Non-Muslim countries
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Foreword; Contents; Contributors; Introduction; PART I: THE CONTEXT OF ISLAMOPHOBIA; PART II: CASE STUDIES; PART III: MANIFESTATIONS; Bibliography; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Islamophobia has been on the rise since September 11, as seen in countless cases of discrimination, racism, hate speeches, physical attacks, and anti-Muslim campaigns. The 2006 Danish cartoon crisis and the controversy surrounding Pope Benedict XVI's Regensburg speech have underscored the urgency of such issues as image-making, multiculturalism, freedom of expression, respect for religious symbols, and interfaith relations. The 1997 Runnymede Report defines Islamophobia as """"dread, hatred, and hostility towards Islam and Muslims perpetuated by a series of closed views that imply and attri