As corporate and governmental agencies march us towards global conflict racism and
imperialism this book contends that teachers must have the tools with which to combat
unilateral politicization of Arabic and Muslim peoples. Teaching Against Islamophobia creates a
pedagogical space for educators to engage with necessary issues and knowledges regarding the
alienation of Islamic culture religion knowledge and peoples. Edited by a WASP a Jew and
an Iranian this book confronts the fears challenges and institutional problems facing
today's teachers. Taking its cue from critical pedagogy this book is a collection of essays by
artists writers performers and educators committed to naming the insidious racism and hatred
of those who would isolate and vilify Islam.
