Narzanin Massoumi Libros

As racist undercurrents in many western societies become manifestly entrenched, the prevalence of Islamophobia - and the need to understand what perpetuates it - has never been greater. Critiquing the arguments found in notionally left accounts and addressing the limitations of existing responses, What is Islamophobia? demonstrates that Islamophobia is not simply a product of abstract, or discursive, ideological processes, but of concrete social, political and cultural actions undertaken in the pursuit of certain interests. The book centres on what the editors refer to as the 'five pillars of Islamophobia': the institutions and machinery of the state; the far right, incorporating the counterjihad movement; the neoconservative movement; the transnational Zionist movement; and assorted liberal groupings including the pro-war left, and the new atheist movement. The book concludes with reflections on existing strategies for tackling Islamophobia, considering what their distinctive approaches mean for fighting back.

Focusing on the grassroots activism surrounding the 2003 anti-war movement in London, this book explores the dynamic interactions between Muslim and leftist activists. It delves into the motivations, strategies, and challenges faced by those who rallied against the war in Iraq, highlighting the significant political relationships and collaborations that emerged. Through detailed accounts, it reveals how the movement persisted and evolved despite the government's decision to go to war, emphasizing the resilience and determination of its participants.