James Carr Experiences of Islamophobia: Living with Racism in the Neoliberal

Since 9/11 interest in Islamophobia has steadily increased as has the number of academic publications discussing the phenomenon. However, theoretical expositions have dominated the field. Lived experiences of Islamophobia, by contrast, have received little attention. In recognition of the importance of addressing this imbalance, this book provides theoreticallyinformed analyses alongside everyday testimonies of antiMuslim racism, set comparatively in an international context. Carr argues that the failure of the neoliberal state to collect data on antiMuslim racism highlights the perpetuation of race blindness within governance. Not only does this mean that the salience of racism is denied in the lives of those who experience it, but this also enables the state to absolve itself from challenging the issue and providing the necessary supports to Muslim communities. Offering original empirical research and theoretical engagement with the concept of raceblind neoliberal governance, this book will appeal to students and scholars across the social sciences, in addition to policymakers and activists working in this topical area. | James Carr Experiences of Islamophobia: Living with Racism in the Neoliberal