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Journey into America, the challenge of Islam, Akbar Ahmed

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Journey into America, the challenge of Islam, Akbar Ahmed
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 477-497) and index
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illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Journey into America
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
491905058
Responsibility statement
Akbar Ahmed
Sub title
the challenge of Islam
Summary
"Examines American identity as influenced by its founding and history and the diverse Muslim experience in America, as well as the experience of other religious groups, and how each has affected the other"--Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Muslim odyssey -- Part I. American identity. Defining American identity ; Searching for American identity -- Part II. Islam in America. African Americans as first Muslims ; Immigrant Muslims : living the American dream/American nightmare ; Muslim converts : shame and honor in a time of excess -- Part III. Adjusting and adapting. Jews and Muslims : bridging a great divide ; Mormons and Muslims : getting to know you ; The importance of being America -- Appendix : personal reflections on the fieldwork
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