Nahid Afrose Kabir, a CMES Visiting Fellow, has published a new book called Young British Muslims: Identity, Culture, Politics and the Media (Edinburgh University Press, October 2010).
About the book:
In Britain’s highly politicized social climate in the aftermath of the 7/7 London bombings, this book provides an in-depth understanding of British Muslim identity. The author conducted ethnographic fieldwork in the form of in-depth, semi-structured interviews of over 200 young Muslims in five British cities: London, Leicester, Bradford, Leeds and Cardiff. Kabir’s careful analysis of interview responses offers insights into the hopes and aspirations of British Muslims from remarkably diverse ethnicities. By emphasizing the importance of biculturalism, the author conveys a realistic and hopeful vision for their successful integration into British society.
Kabir is the author of a previous book, Muslims in Australia: Immigration, Race Relations and Cultural History (Routledge, 2005).