About Book

Zane K. Asadi’s The Ill-Logic of Islamophobia critically examines the irrational foundations and consequences of Islamophobia. It delves into how harmful stereotypes—viewing Muslims as monolithic and threatening—are constructed, disseminated, and weaponized to foster fear, hatred, and polarization. Asadi argues that these misconceptions not only endanger Muslim communities but also undermine societal cohesion by fueling extremist ideologies on multiple fronts. The book addresses how Islamophobia operates as a form of racialization, flattening the diversity of Muslim identities into harmful caricatures .By exploring the repercussions of Islamophobia across social, political, and cultural domains, the book emphasizes its role in enabling extremist narratives and justifying exclusionary policies. It also highlights how resisting these stereotypes is critical to promoting mutual understanding and preventing radicalization.This work offers timely, insightful critique into how Islamophobia serves as both a catalyst and consequence of extremism. Its focus on the cultural mechanisms that propagate prejudice and the broader societal harm they inflict makes it highly relevantfor ducation, diversity, peacebuilding, counter-extremism, and social inclusion.