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Author: A. David Lewis ,
Martin Lund
Publisher: Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies
Imprint: Ilex Foundation
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.431kg
ISBN: 9780674975941
ISBN 10: 0674975944
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 10 July 2017
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Professional & Vocational
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Language: English
Reviews
This timely and fascinating collection of essays edited by A. David Lewis and Martin Lund explores the universal through the specific--focusing on Islam and Muslim fictional characters to illuminate the modern fault lines of identity, race, religion, national security, and politics.--Wajahat Ali The anthology is not only a great academic contribution to this field but also a treat to read for anyone with an interest in comics or in the present tensions between Islamic and American cultures.--Susanne Olsson A nuanced and compelling analysis of the ways Muslim superheroes reflect and actualize the cultural and political tensions within and between the United States and the Muslim world. Essential reading for Islamic studies scholars, religious studies scholars, journalists, and policymakers.--Todd Green
The editors of this volume have gathered a team of scholars to examine the images of Muslims in American comics but also the powerful work emerging in Egypt, India and Kuwait.--Matthew Reisz Times Higher Education (8/3/2017 12:00:00 AM) A nuanced and compelling analysis of the ways Muslim superheroes reflect and actualize the cultural and political tensions within and between the United States and the Muslim world. Essential reading for Islamic studies scholars, religious studies scholars, journalists, and policymakers.--Todd Green The anthology is not only a great academic contribution to this field but also a treat to read for anyone with an interest in comics or in the present tensions between Islamic and American cultures.--Susanne Olsson This timely and fascinating collection of essays edited by A. David Lewis and Martin Lund explores the universal through the specific--focusing on Islam and Muslim fictional characters to illuminate the modern fault lines of identity, race, religion, national security, and politics.--Wajahat Ali
The editors of this volume have gathered a team of scholars to examine the images of Muslims in American comics but also the powerful work emerging in Egypt, India and Kuwait.--Matthew Reisz Times Higher Education (08/03/2017) A nuanced and compelling analysis of the ways Muslim superheroes reflect and actualize the cultural and political tensions within and between the United States and the Muslim world. Essential reading for Islamic studies scholars, religious studies scholars, journalists, and policymakers.--Todd Green The anthology is not only a great academic contribution to this field but also a treat to read for anyone with an interest in comics or in the present tensions between Islamic and American cultures.--Susanne Olsson This timely and fascinating collection of essays edited by A. David Lewis and Martin Lund explores the universal through the specific--focusing on Islam and Muslim fictional characters to illuminate the modern fault lines of identity, race, religion, national security, and politics.--Wajahat Ali
Author Information
A. David Lewis is a Faculty Member at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Online. Martin Lund is Swedish Research Council International Postdoc at Linnaeus University and Visiting Research Scholar at Gotham Center for New York City History at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York.
