Arab American Public History

Arab American Public History

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Arab American Public History

Edited by Edward E. Curtis IV

Arab American public history done with and for the community

How have public history projects celebrated Arab American life and culture and countered anti-Arab bias and discrimination? The editor and contributors to Arab American Public History show how this vibrant community creates their own narratives through writing, blogging, curating, collaborating, and broadcasting. They also consider how the larger social and political contexts affect their work and offer self-reflection.

Arab American Public History is an invitation to engage more deeply with Arab American communities. Chapters examine Arab Americans’ origins, ethnic identities, and efforts to belong in America through case studies of the community’s food cultures, genealogy research, cultural production, and neighborhood enclaves.

The first formal study of Arab American public history, this exciting volume charts various ways Arab Americans have interpreted their past as a source of defiant humanity, cultural enfranchisement, social solidarity, and political power.

Contributors: Reem Awad-Rashmawi, Chloe Bordewich, Richard M. Breaux, Maria F. Curtis, Lydia Harrington, Randa A. Kayyali, Rebecca K. Shrum, Matthew Jaber Stiffler, and the editor

Reviews

Arab American Public History is both a call to expand the practice of Arab American public history and a resource for scholars and community members engaged in collaborative historical work. It documents how Arab Americans have preserved and interpreted their histories beyond academic settings. By highlighting projects grounded in public-facing work, from family archives and neighborhood tours to museum exhibitions and educational initiatives, this collection offers practical guidance and critical reflection on how public history can challenge erasure and make Arab American experiences more visible and accessible. As the first volume to bring together Arab American public history practitioners, it sets a new standard for how scholars and communities can co-create and sustain Arab American historical narratives.”—Danielle Haque, Professor of English at Minnesota State University, Mankato

“This book makes a landmark contribution to the fields of Arab American studies and public history. It bridges academic research and public engagement, offering a clear and practical framework for pursuing public history inquiries through the study of Arab American experiences, challenges, and modes of resilience. Rich with personal narratives, community initiatives, and public practices, it serves as an inspiration for future research. Thoughtfully written and structured, this work delivers an intimate and compelling account of Arab American publics.”—Dr. Waleed F. Mahdi, Codirector of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma

Every purchase directly supports the Arab American National Museum's mission to document, preserve, and celebrate Arab American history and culture. As the nation's first and only museum dedicated to Arab American history, your support helps us continue our educational programs and exhibitions.

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