Muslims, fundamentalists, and the fear of the dangerous other in American culture

Beginning in 1979, people living in the United States began using a term, "Islamic fundamentalism," which had not previously been a part of their standard vocabulary. This article examines the controversies produced by the creation of this category and uses those controversies as a springb...

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Published in:The journal of religion & society
Main Author: Watt, David Harrington 1957- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Creighton University 2010
In: The journal of religion & society
Further subjects:B The
B Fundamentalism; Islam
B Islam; Study
B Other
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Summary:Beginning in 1979, people living in the United States began using a term, "Islamic fundamentalism," which had not previously been a part of their standard vocabulary. This article examines the controversies produced by the creation of this category and uses those controversies as a springboard from which to reflect on the ways people who live in the United States think about Islam, religion, and "fanatical" beliefs and practices.
ISSN:1522-5658
Contains:Enthalten in: The journal of religion & society
Persistent identifiers:HDL: 10504/64591