| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 348 p.) |
| Contents |
Backlash against Middle Eastern and Muslim Americans -- The post-9/11 backlash in comparative and historical perspectives -- Immigration patterns, characteristics, and identities -- Organizational structures and transformation -- Hate crimes and bias incidents -- Government initiatives and the impact of backlash -- Mobilization -- Religious accommodation, civic engagement, and political integration -- Appendix: A timeline of government initiatives and actions |
| Summary |
For most Americans, September 11, 2001, symbolized the moment when their security was altered. For Middle Eastern and Muslim Americans, 9/11 also ushered in a backlash in the form of hate crimes, discrimination, and a string of devastating government initiatives. This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of the impact of the post-9/11 events on Middle Eastern and Muslim Americans as well as their organized response. Through fieldwork and interviews with community leaders, Anny Bakalian and Mehdi Bozorgmehr show how ethnic organizations mobilized to demonstrate their commitment to the |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-331) and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 -- Moral and ethical aspects
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September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 -- Influence.
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Hate crimes -- United States
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Muslims -- United States.
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Arab Americans -- Crimes against -- United States
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HISTORY -- United States -- 21st Century.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Emigration & Immigration.
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Arab Americans -- Crimes against
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Ethics
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Hate crimes
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Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
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Muslims
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
dissertations.
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Academic theses
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Academic theses.
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Thèses et écrits académiques.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bozorgmehr, Mehdi
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| LC no. |
2021697035 |
| ISBN |
9780520943353 |
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052094335X |
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