The Islamophobia Industry: How the Right Manufactures Hatred of Muslims - Hardcover

Lean, Nathan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0745337171 ISBN 13: 9780745337173

Publisher: Pluto Press, 2017

Synopsis

The Second Edition, with a new Foreword by Jack G. Shaheen, author of Reel Bad Arabs.
 
It is undeniable that there is a rising tide of Islamaphobia sweeping across the United States and Europe. With The Islamophobia Industry, Nathan Lean takes us through the disturbing worlds of conservative bloggers, right wing talk show hosts, evangelical religious leaders, and politicians--all united in a quest to revive post-9/11 xenophobia and convince their compatriots that Islam is the enemy. Lean uncovers modern scare tactics, reveals each groups' true motives, and exposes the ideologies that drive their propaganda machine.
 
Situating Islamaphobia within a long history of national and international fears, The Islamophobia Industry challenges the illogical narrative of hate that dominated discussions about Muslims and Islam for too long. With this new, updated edition, Lean includes material on the 2016 election and the rhetoric of fear that contributed to Trump's win, the effects of Brexit and Europe's refugee crisis, and the bleak realities about how the new government shaping the United States will increase racism and hate crime, as we are already beginning to see. He discusses the Islamaphobia industry's most extreme figures: Breitbart writers, Bill Maher, Steve Bannon, Newt Gingrich, and more.
 
Sharp, intelligent, and shocking, this updated edition offers a timely and in-depth look into the creation and continuation of Islamophobia in the United States and United Kingdom.

About this title

About the Author

Nathan Lean is a writer and scholar of religion, Islamophobia, and Muslim-Christian relations. His work has been featured widely in academic and popular outlets, including in the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, the New York Daily News, the New Republic, and CNN, among others. He has also appeared as a commentator on television and radio. He is the author of The Islamophobia Industry (Pluto Press), a Highly Recommended title by Choice.

Review

'A convincing demonstration of the threat Islamophobia poses to a pluralistic society and democratic values. An important resource for all who wish to understand the forces that manipulate our political process and discourse' -- Ingrid Mattson, Chair in Islamic Studies, Huron University College

'In a tightly-written, fast-paced narrative that feels like a thriller, Nathan Lean shows us just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Essential reading for anyone who wants a window into the origins of contemporary Islamophobia' -- Eboo Patel, author of Acts of Faith and Sacred Ground

'A lucid and detailed examination of the dark side of our politics. No one should take comfort from his conclusions about the outsized influence of extremists on our mainstream culture' -- Richard Wolffe, MSNBC political analyst and author of Renegade: The Making of a President

'In this provocative and engaging book, Nathan Lean meticulously untangles the dense web of fear merchants that have made Muslim bashing a cottage industry. Lean's is a battle against Islamophobia, one that he wages with a seamless and compelling narrative.' -- Juan Cole, author of Engaging the Muslim World

'A book of immense importance for our times' -- Reza Aslan, author of No God But God and Beyond Fundamentalism

'This book exposes the dirty secrets of those who try to manipulate public opinion against Muslims. It should be read by everyone who values truth and intercultural understanding' -- Mark Juergensmeyer, Professor of Global Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and author of Terror in the Mind of God: The Global Rise of Religious Violence

'An essential book for anyone who wants to understand the rationale and objectives behind those who foster racism against Muslims.' -- Tariq Ramadan, Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at Oxford University and author of The Quest for Meaning

'This concise, accessible and illuminating book meets one of the most urgent needs of our time ... required reading' -- Karen Armstrong, author of A History of God, Islam: A Short History and Muhammad

'A brave and provocative book ... Highly recommended' -- CHOICE

'This book performs a true service for the nation.' -- Glenn Greenwald, lawyer, journalist and author of No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA and the Surveillance State

About this edition

• Publisher: Pluto Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0745337171
• ISBN 13: 9780745337173
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 274