03796cam a2200565Ka 4500 ocn820871043 OCoLC 20200709055629.0 m d cr cnu---unuuu 121211s2012 mdu ob 001 0 eng d TEFOD TEFOD N$T 9781442214149 (electronic bk.) 1442214147 (electronic bk.) 9781442214125 1442214120 (OCoLC)820871043 498990 (N$T) n-us--- BP67.U6 M35 2012eb REL 078000 bisacsh REL 037010 bisacsh 297.0973 23 N$TA Majid, Anouar, 1960- Islam and America [electronic resource] : building a future without prejudice / Anouar Majid. Lanham [Md.] : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2012. 1 online resource (xvi, 173 p.) Introduction: Why America matters -- America's view of Islam -- Holy Land for a chosen people -- How Islam shaped America -- America's gifts to Muslims and Arabs -- Failing civilizations -- Future without prejudice. Includes bibliographical references and index. Islam and America argues that the current animosity between the U.S. and Muslim world should be understood through the often-overlooked history between the two. Tracing the genealogy of this conflicted relationship from the Pilgrims to the present, author Anouar Majid weaves personal stories with historical narratives to offer a critical view of both cultures and to suggest a path towards future peace. The book shows how America's current conflict with Islam is rooted in a long and complicated history of prejudice and missed opportunities, as well as a history of benevolence and fruitful exchange on both sides. While historically Americans have generally regarded Islam as a despotic religion that needed to be overcome, the military and educational establishments that Americans built through their attempts at converting Muslims became sources of national pride in the Middle East. And while Muslims have often distrusted Americans, they, too, have made significant contributions to American culture. Majid contends that knowing this history of both conflict and collaboration can help promote the mutual goodwill and appreciation that will be necessary to tackle the challenges facing Islam and America. Majid makes a provocative argument against faith-inspired prejudices and offers suggestions for the future. Description based on print version record. Islam United States Public opinion. Islam United States History. Islam 21st century. Islamic civilization. United States Civilization. East and West. RELIGION / Fundamentalism bisacsh RELIGION / Islam / History bisacsh Electronic books. Print version: Majid, Anouar, 1960- Islam and America. Lanham [Md.] : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2012 9781442214125 (DLC) 2011047088 (OCoLC)746837587 OverDrive (PDF) http://www.contentreserve.com/TitleInfo.asp?ID={1FD96FEA-6B5F-4617-9EF8-B8E71453AB6F}&Format=50 OverDrive (EPUB) http://www.contentreserve.com/TitleInfo.asp?ID={1FD96FEA-6B5F-4617-9EF8-B8E71453AB6F}&Format=410 EBSCOhost http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=498990 Image http://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-100/1873-1/{1FD96FEA-6B5F-4617-9EF8-B8E71453AB6F}Img100.jpg EBSCOhost EBSC 498990 cpp1723AUTO 02 N$T 51885 51885