Book by Steven Salaita analyzes the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of anti-Arab racism in the US, examining how racist representations of Arabs in American culture, media, and politics have shaped public attitudes toward the Middle East and constrained political support for Palestinian rights. Salaita connects anti-Arab racism to broader structures of American racism and imperialism, arguing that challenging it is inseparable from challenging US support for Israeli policies toward Palestinians. Essential for researchers studying anti-Arab racism in American politics and culture, the racial and imperial dimensions of US support for Israeli policies, and the political consequences of racist media representation of Arabs and Palestinians in the United States.
