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John R. Bowen

John R. Bowen, Dunbar-Van Cleve Professor in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, is author of Why the French Don’t Like Headscarves and Can Islam Be French?  His most recent book is Blaming Islam.

Articles

Food is becoming a target for anti-Islam politics.
John R. Bowen
Political Attacks Misread History, Target Muslims, and May Win Votes
John R. Bowen

Misreading Muslim immigration in Europe.

John R. Bowen

“Recognizing sharia” in England.

John R. Bowen

Can the Republic live up to its ideals?

John R. Bowen

France's headscarf controversy.

John R. Bowen

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