Black Routes to Islam
Black Routes to Islam by M. Marable, published by Palgrave Macmillan US on September 4, 2009, is a comprehensive exploration of the intersections between Islam and African American experiences. Spanning 323 pages, this edition delves into 19th-century narratives of African American travelers to the Holy Land and examines the role of Islam in various aspects of urban social movements, music, and popular culture.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of the relationships between African Americans and Muslim immigrants, as well as an examination of the racial politics surrounding American Islam in the context of contemporary issues such as the ongoing war in Iraq. This book presents a multifaceted perspective on the sociology of religion and the broader implications of Islam within social science, making it a significant contribution to the discourse on religion and race in America.
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Starting with 19th century narratives of African American travelers to the Holy Land, the following chapters probe Islam’s role in urban social movements, music and popular culture, relations between African Americans and Muslim immigrants, and the racial politics of American Islam with the ongoing war in Iraq.
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