Examines the role of Muslims in the news media, particularly within a climate of threat, fear and misunderstanding. Exploring the circumstances and politics surrounding the representation of Muslims across a range of journalistic genres, this book provides insights into the representation - and misrepresentation - of Islam and Muslims.

Clarifying the circumstances and politics surrounding the representation of Muslims across a range of journalistic genres, "Muslims and the News Media" provides crucial insights into the representation - and misrepresentation - of Islam and Muslims today.