The Islamophobia industry

Nathan Lean, Pluto Press, 240 pages, paperback, £12.99

Nathan Lean’s disturbing account of the rising tide of Islamophobia refreshingly punctures the anti-Muslim prejudice which is contributing to the global growth of racism and fascism.

In recent years, Muslim-led terrorist attacks have declined, yet anti-Muslim sentiment has soared to new peaks.

Lean uncovers the networks of pundits, bloggers and politicians who labour behind the scenes to convince people that Muslims are the enemy.

And he argues that a climate of fear and cultural mistrust isn’t accidental but organised.

The Islamophobia industryis a multi-million dollar industry that brings money and power to those who try to manipulate public opinion against Muslims.

From the Tea Party in America, to the English Defence League in Britain and Anders Behring Breivik in Norway, Lean covers the global sweep of Islamophobia and, in the process, uncovers the vested interests of those promoting these ideas.

With the rise of the right-wing populist UK Independence Party, the far right British National Party as well as fascist street gangs in Britain, The Islamophobia industry is necessary reading for anyone who wants to beat back racism and fascism.

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