Salaita (English, Virginia Tech) offers both an introduction to and critical analysis of, current Arab American fiction. Written for students and literary critics, the study is organized around common themes in Arab American fiction including the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Lebanese Civil War of 1975-1990, the representation and practice of Islam in the US, anti-Arab racism and Islamophobia, the politics and history of the Arab world, and social issues such as gender and national identity in Arab cultures. An introduction overviews the history, study, and current status of Arab American literature within academia. Authors featured include Etel Adnan, Rabih Alameddine, Laila Halaby, Diana Abu-jaber, Aicia Erian. The volume includes suggestions for further reading as well as a bibliography. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)