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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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2010
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| In: |
The journal of religion & society
Year: 2010, Volume: 12 |
| Further subjects: | B
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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. |
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| Physical Description: | 14 |
| ISSN: | 1522-5658 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The journal of religion & society
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| Persistent identifiers: | HDL: 10504/64591 |
