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backlash 9 11 middle eastern and muslim americans respond
for most americans september 11 2001 symbolized the moment when their security was altered . for middle eastern and muslim americans 9 11 also ushered in a backlash in the form of hate crimes discrimination and a string of devastating government initiatives . this book provides the first comprehensive analysis of the impact of the post 9 11 events on middle eastern and muslim americans as well as their organized response . through fieldwork and interviews with community leaders anny bakalian and mehdi bozorgmehr show how ethnic organizations mobilized to demonstrate their commitment to the united states while defending their rights and distancing themselves from the terrorists .