{"product_id":"islam-enduring-myths-and-changing-realities-9780761928553","title":"Islam: Enduring Myths and Changing Realities","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the end of the Cold War, the American political establishment perceived Islam as the new enemy. The 1993 explosion at the World Trade Center, the 1998 bombing of the American embassies in Africa, and the events of 9\/11 - all culminated in substantiating this perception. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe War on Terrorism has raised several complicated issues surrounding the relationship between the United States and Islam. With America′s increasing involvement in the Middle East, it is imperative for Muslims to understand America; but at the same time, Americans must learn to understand Islam. The progress of civilization hangs on the ability for cooperation and understanding between these cultures. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough this challenge of removing the clash between these two cultures is indeed pressing, it is not new. Negative images of Islam have persisted in the United States throughout its history. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis volume of \u003ci\u003eThe Annals\u003c\/i\u003e reflects on how damaging images of Islam have endured in the United States and how Americans′ perceptions and misconceptions about Islam is inexorably linked to United States′ policy in the Middle East. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe articles in this special issue will spark intriguing debate and discussion as well as shed light on the complex concerns engulfing Americans′ ideas about Islam and Muslim states and how this relationship influences global politics. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the end of the Cold War, the American political establishment perceived Islam as the new enemy. The 1993 explosion at the World Trade Center, the 1998 bombing of the American embassies in Africa, and the events of 9\/11 - all culminated in substantiating this perception. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe War on Terrorism has raised several complicated issues surrounding the relationship between the United States and Islam. With America′s increasing involvement in the Middle East, it is imperative for Muslims to understand America; but at the same time, Americans must learn to understand Islam. The progress of civilization hangs on the ability for cooperation and understanding between these cultures. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough this challenge of removing the clash between these two cultures is indeed pressing, it is not new. Negative images of Islam have persisted in the United States throughout its history. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis volume of \u003ci\u003eThe Annals\u003c\/i\u003e reflects on how damaging images of Islam have endured in the United States and how Americans′ perceptions and misconceptions about Islam is inexorably linked to United States′ policy in the Middle East. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe articles in this special issue will spark intriguing debate and discussion as well as shed light on the complex concerns engulfing Americans′ ideas about Islam and Muslim states and how this relationship influences global politics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aslam Syed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.50w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780761928553","brand":"Sage Publications, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40121837092979,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_5879a6b6-e3aa-4253-beff-cb0f561bab8f.jpg?v=1653748829","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/islam-enduring-myths-and-changing-realities-9780761928553","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}