A mirror for our times
Subtitle: 'the Rushdie affair' and the future of multiculturalism
By: Paul Weller.
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780826432766; 9780826451200
Subjects: Rushdie, Salman; Islam and literature; East and West in literature; Freedom of the press -- History -- 20th century
Description: Using the events surrounding 'The Satanic Verses' controversy as a starting point, the author offers an examination of the 21st century challenges posed by living with radical difference, freedom of expression, and mutual respect.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The contours of the controversy; title: Actions and reactions in the controversy; title: Through the looking glass.