Caravanserai: Journey Among Australian Muslims

Name: Caravanserai: Journey Among Australian Muslims
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781863683883
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By Hanifa Deen

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Caravanserai: Journey Among Australian Muslims by Hanifa Deen takes readers on an enlightening journey through the lives of Australian Muslims. It offers a rich tapestry of stories, delving into the diverse experiences and cultural backgrounds of the Muslim community in Australia. Through engaging narratives, the book aims to foster understanding and highlight the nuanced realities of living as a Muslim in contemporary Australian society.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring the rich tapestry of Muslim life in Australia, as it provides an insightful and personal perspective on the diverse experiences and stories within these communities. It delves into cultural, social, and religious aspects, making it appealing for anyone curious about multicultural dynamics and contemporary social issues in Australia.

Caravanserai: Journey Among Australian Muslims

Under the shadow of the 1991 US war against Iraq, Deen, a Muslim who has grown up in Australia, travelled the country talking with fellow Muslims and profiled the community for the edification of others. In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the Bali bombing, and the Australian government's

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Nine years ago, award-winning author Hanifa Deen set out on a journey to show the human face of Australian Muslims. Now, in the shadow of September 11 and the Bali blasts, she revisits the people she originally interviewed to discover how the recent national and international events have impacted their daily life.

Caravanserai: Journey Among Australian Muslims goes beyond the distorting mirror of media stereotypes—images of veiled women, fierce bearded men, barbaric parents, rapists, and suicide bombers—to reveal the human face of Australian Muslims.

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Caravanserai: Journey Among Australian Muslims by Hanifa Deen explores the diverse experiences and identities of Australian Muslims. The book is recognised for its insightful and respectful portrayal, earning Deen the New South Wales Premiers Literary Award in 1996 and a nomination for the Nita B. Kibble Literary Award the same year.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781863683883

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fremantle Arts Centre Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 542g

Pages: 400

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