Muslims in Europe and islamophobia; a workshop of research in progress and symposium

Muslims in Europe and Islamophobia A Workshop of Research in Progress and Symposium Presented by MEL-net and ICS in cooperation with British Council, “Our Shared Europe” Friday, 28th of May 2010 at ICS-UL MEL-conference & European Muslim Network Meeting 29-30 November 2007, Lisbon, ICS-UL & Forum Lisboa Day I: Muslims in Portugal Day II: Expanding…

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Blasphemy, insult and hatred – Finding answers in a democratic society

Mutual understanding and acceptance is perhaps the main challenge of modern society. Diversity is undoubtedly an asset, but cohabiting with people of different backgrounds and ideas calls for a new ethic of responsible intercultural relations, in Europe and in the world. This book tries to answer a series of pertinent and poignant questions arising from…

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Re-imagining European Identity Politics and the Social Integration of Muslims

In this timely work, Alexander Castilla deconstructs the myth of the so-called clash of Islam and democracy, and examines the forces involving the social integration and religious accommodation of Muslims in Catalonia, Spain during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States and the March 11, 2004 terrorist attacks in…

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Muslims in Europe: A Report on 11 EU Cities

The Open Society Institute Muslims in Europe report series constitutes the comparative analysis of data from 11 cities in seven European countries. It points out common trends and offers recommendations at the local, national, and international levels, including to the European Union and to international organizations. While not representative of the situation of all Muslims…

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Muslims in Europe: A Report on 11 EU Cities, by Open Society Institute

The Open Society Institute Muslims in Europe report series constitutes the comparative analysis of data from 11 cities in seven European countries. It points out common trends and offers recommendations at the local, national, and international levels, including to the European Union and to international organizations. While not representative of the situation of all Muslims…

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