"Since 9/11 interest in Islamophobia has
steadily increased – as has the number of academic publications
discussing the phenomenon. However, theoretical expositions have
dominated the field. Lived experiences of Islamophobia, by contrast,
have received little attention. In recognition of the importance of
addressing this imbalance, this book provides theoretically-informed
analyses alongside everyday testimonies of anti-Muslim racism, set
comparatively in an international context.
Carr argues that the failure of the neoliberal state to collect data
on anti-Muslim racism highlights the perpetuation of ‘race’ blindness
within governance. Not only does this mean that the salience of racism
is denied in the lives of those who experience it, but this also enables
the state to absolve itself from challenging the issue and providing
the necessary supports to Muslim communities.
Offering original empirical research and theoretical engagement with
the concept of ‘race’-blind neoliberal governance, this book will appeal
to students and scholars across the social sciences, in addition to
policymakers and activists working in this topical area." (See http://www.tandf.net/books/details/9781138851757/ )