Table of Contents

Introduction Chronology of Key Dates in Arab American History Chapter 1 How Americans Learned about the Arab World, 1600–1900 Chapter 2 Beginning to Settle or Not? 1890–1930 Chapter 3 Arab Culture in America Chapter 4 Faith, Beliefs, and Practices in Arab Christian and Muslim Communities in Plural America Chapter 5 Political Organizing and Engagement Chapter 6 Women: Anchors of Community Chapter 7 Representations of Arabs in American Media Chapter 8 The 9/11 Generations Chapter 9 Special Cases: Iraq and Syria Chapter 10 Arab Americans Post–9/11 Chapter 11 Challenges to the Arab American Community in the 21st Century Bibliography Index

Promotional Information

This concise reference covers the diverse roots of Arabs in America, tracing the changing face of this community from the 19th century until today.

About the Author

Aminah Al-Deen, PhD, is professor of Islamic studies in the department of religious studies at DePaul University.

Reviews

This book would be a good introduction for any college class related to contemporary society, diversity, and culture.
*ARBA*

Recommended for high-school and college students.
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