Books by Chris Allen

This book investigates the contested phenomena of Islamophobia, exploring the dichotomous relationship that exists between Islamophobia as a political concept and Islamophobia as a 'real' and tangible discriminatory phenomenon.

Do criminal cultures lead to drug use? This book examines the nature and extent of the relationship between urban deprivation, drug misuse and crime. It aims to establish a causal link between drugs and crime that can be used to justify a policy approach towards drug users that is ultimately coercive.

Begins by looking at ways of defining and understanding Islamophobia. The author traces its historical evolution, considering the impact of events and their aftermath especially in the wake of the events of September 11, before trying to understand and comprehend a wider conception of the phenomenon.