Islamophobia, Anti-Racism and the British Left

'Islamophobia, Anti-Racism and the British Left is a well-argued and richly detailed analysis of how the issue of Islamophobia fits - and fails to fit - into prevailing forms of Left and liberal anti-racist politics. With a refreshing focus on Glasgow and Manchester, it powerfully describes the local constraints and possibilities of anti-racist organizing.' Arun Kundnani, author of The Muslims are Coming! Islamophobia, Extremism, and the Domestic War on Terror and What is Antiracism? And Why it Means Anticapitalism 'This ground-breaking work offers a trenchant analysis of how Islamophobia is understood and resisted by the British anti-racist left. Harris offers rich empirical data through in-depth interviews with activists in Manchester and Glasgow to make a strong case that Islamophobia should be understood as racism. Going beyond liberal notions of race, Harris demonstrates that a more effective anti-racist response requires linking everyday experiences of Islamophobia to the role of the British state and racial capitalism. By bringing together discussions of Islamophobia, anti-racism and abolition politics, the book makes an important contribution to our thinking about solidarity and resistance.' Deepa Kumar, author of Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire: 20 Years Since 9/11 'This incisive book pulls back the layers on so much, stripping back the semantics on Islamophobia to centre the structural. Aided by a rich tapestry of voices, Islamophobia, anti-racism and the British Left focuses on a solidaristic vision that ties all of us towards a liberated tomorrow - from Piccadilly Gardens to Palestine.' Ilyas Nagdee, co-author of Race to the Bottom: Reclaiming Antiracism -- .