| Pointing the Finger: Islam and Muslims in the British Media Contributor(s): Petley, Julian (Author), Richardson, Robin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851688129 ISBN-13: 9781851688128 Publisher: ONEWorld Publications OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Media Studies - Religion | Islam - Rituals & Practice - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 304 |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.28" W x 9.17" (2.65 lbs) 300 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The only detailed examination of how the British media treat Muslims Uncovering endemic racism in the British Media Ever since 9/11, Muslims and Islam have dominated the headlines in the UK. In this important book, several leading media commentators examine the phenomenon of 'Islamophobia' and ask how we can tackle it. Charting recent media controversies, from the Archbishop of Canterbury's comments on Sharia law to the veil 'debate', the book argues that media hostility to Islam alienates Muslims and undermines efforts to combat extremism. With interviews from Muslim journalists and examples of press-fuelled myths about Islam in Britain, this is a captivating insight into how Muslims are depicted in the West. |