Backlash 9/11 : Middle Eastern and Muslim Americans respond / Anny Bakalian and Mehdi Bozorgmehr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bakalian, Anny P.

Contributor:

Bozorgmehr, Mehdi.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

War on Terrorism, 2001-2009--Moral and ethical aspects.

War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.

September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Influence.

September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001.

Hate crimes--United States.

Hate crimes.

Arab Americans--Crimes against.

Arab Americans.

United States.

Muslims--United States.

Muslims.

Arab Americans--Crimes against--United States.

Physical Description:

xv, 348 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Berkeley : University of California Press, [2009]

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, including their organized response, and develops a new theoretical model of backlash and mobilization during times of crisis.

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-331) and index.

ISBN:

9780520257344

0520257340

9780520257351

0520257359

OCLC:

214322936