{"product_id":"scapegoating-islam-jeffrey-l-thomas-9781440830990","title":"Scapegoating Islam: Intolerance, Security, and the American Muslim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExploring the experience of Muslims in America following 9\/11, this book assesses how anti-Muslim bias within the U.S. government and the larger society undermines American security and democracy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001, Muslims in America have experienced discrimination and intolerance from the U.S. government and American citizens alike. From religious and ethnic profiling to hate crimes, intolerance against Muslims is being reinforced on multiple levels, undercutting the Muslim community's engagement in American society. This text is essential for understanding how the unjust treatment of American Muslims following September 11 has only served to alienate the Muslim community and further divide the United States. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthored by an expert analyst of policy for 20 years, this book explores the prejudice against Muslims and how the actions of the U.S. government continue to perpetuate fear and stereotypes within U.S. citizens. The author posits that by respecting the civil rights of Muslims, the government will lead by example in the acceptance of American Muslims, improving homeland security along with the lives of Muslims living in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeffrey L. Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440830991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440830990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.90d","brand":"Jeffrey L. Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088281743615,"sku":"9781440830990","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0e1579c4-b366-496c-a9b5-847b64f05742.jpg?v=1769104041","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/scapegoating-islam-jeffrey-l-thomas-9781440830990","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}