Pointing the Finger: Islam and Muslims in the British Media

Synopsis

Ever Since 9/11, Muslims And Islam Have Dominated The Headlines In The Uk. In This Book, Several Media Commentators Examine The Phenomenon Of 'islamophobia' And Ask How We Can Tackle It. Charting Recent Media Controversies, The Book Argues That Media Hostility To Islam Alienates Muslims And Undermines Efforts To Combat Extremism. Introduction / Julian Petley And Robin Richardson -- The Demonisation Of Islam: Concepts, Terms And Distinctions / Robin Richardson -- Big Pictures And Daily Details: The Content And Form Of Narratives / Robin Richardson -- Images Of Islam In The Uk: The Representation Of British Muslims In The National Press 2000-8 / Justin Lewis, Paul Mason And Kerry Moore -- 'political Correctness Gone Mad' / Hugh Muir, Julian Petley And Laura Smith -- 'a Question Of Leadership': Who Speaks For British Muslims? / Julian Petley -- The Golden Thread: Britishness And Preventing Extremism 2000-10 / Robin Richardson -- Muslim Women And Veiled Threats: From 'civilising Mission' To 'clash Of Civilisations' / Gholam Khiabany And Milly Williamson -- 'this Idiotic Man': Sharia Law And The Archbishop Of Canterbury / Claire George -- Keeping Your Integrity -- And Your Job: Voices From The Newsroom / Hugh Muir And Laura Smith -- Responsible Journalism / Julian Petley And Robin Richardson. Julian Petley And Robin Richardson. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [279]-292) And Index.