Islamophobia

In response to the events of 9/11, the Bush administration launched a "war on terror" ushering in an era of anti-Muslim racism, or Islamophobia. However, 9/11 alone did not create Islamophobia. This book examines the historic relationship between Islamophobia and the agenda of empire-building.
Deepa Kumar is an associate professor of media studies and Middle East studies at Rutgers University and the author of "Outside the Box: Corporate Media, Globalization and the UPS Strike." Kumar has contributed to numerous outlets including the BBC, "USA Today," and the "Philadelphia Inquirer."