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This is an investigation of British Muslims' perceptions of themselves and the dilemmas they face. It also deals with the reality behind distorted media images through first-hand accounts of the Muslim community in Bradford--the city at the epicenter of anger towards Salman Rushdie's controversial novel, The Satanic Verses and scene of violent riots in 2001.
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This fascinating account focuses on the history, religious diversity, and politics of the large and diverse Muslim population of Bradford. In this new edition Lewis (a specialist in comparative religion, he's the advisor to the Bishop of Bradford on interfaith issues) has added a postscript to his 1994 edition to reflect the outburst of violence in Bradford through 2001. A brief history of Western contact with Islam and a detailed description of Islam are included. Distributed by Palgrave. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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