In response to the events of 9/11, the Bush administration launched a “war on terror” ushering in an era of anti-Muslim racism, or Islamophobia. However, 9/11 did not create the image of the "Muslim enemy." This book examines the historic relationship between Islamophobia and the agenda of empire-building.

West Coast Book Tour (March 2-March 18)

Photos of tour (to come soon)

Radio and television interviews

Alternative Radio nationally syndicated program (David Barsamian)

NPR's "To the Point" (minute 7 on). 

Law and Disorder, nationally syndicated radio program.

Project Censored's Radio program. Click here.

RT's The Alyona Show (minute 17 on). Or to go directly use this link.

Editorials by Deepa Kumar

Libya Attacks: Lets not allow the far right to set the agenda
Brandenton Times, September 13, 2012.

Wisconsin Shootings: Its Easier to Kill People Once you have Dehumanized them
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, August 8, 2012.

Romney's Israel claim fits in with GOP's Muslim "Southern Strategy"
Miami Herald, August 1, 2012.

Video of Book Launch (Sept 6, 2012)

Go to: Launch at Alwan Center, downtown Manhattan, NYC

For Media Interviews contact: dekumar (at) rutgers.edu or jim@haymarketbooks.org

For Events and Guest Lectures: dekumar(at) rutgers.edu or jim@haymarketbooks.org