Experts
Paul Barrett
Businessweek; Author
Resistant to generalizations and assumptions, Paul Barrett acknowledges that “If journalism ever works, it’s because of people’s generosity in talking to journalists about their lives.” Read More
The spectrum of American media representation of Muslims stretches from informed reporting to mindless fear-mongering. Read More
A mechanic in LA who happens to be Muslim can’t answer for flag-burning protestors in the streets of Islamabad. Read More
Like fundamentalists in any religion, Islamic fundamentalists have a specific historical origin. Read More
While acknowledging tensions, Paul Barrett questions the usefulness of analytical constructs. Read More
Despite suddenly becoming a category, American Muslims remain an integral part of American life. Read More
Paul Barrett speaks to the differences in Muslim immigrants’ ability to assimilate into the USA versus Europe. Read More
Paul Barrett describes the interests that Washington acknowledges, and those that it does not. Read More
It's a question of real estate, says Barrett. Read More
Like other Americans, some Muslims the American government when it goes against the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Read More
To begin to understand Islam, start with the basics of the faith. Read More
Paul Barrett emphasizes that “Muslim identity” represents something as varied as any other identity group in America. Read More
Questioned about their identity in the aftermath of 9/11, many American Muslims answered “I am American.” Read More
Following 9/11, Barrett saw and filled Americans’ need for greater understanding of American Muslims. Read More
Despite deep shifts in the business of journalism, life on the beat is relatively unchanged. Read More
After earning a J.D. from Harvard Law, Barrett returned to his childhood dream. Read More
As the son of journalists, Paul Barrett assumed journalism was “what people did when they got older.” Read More
About Paul Barrett
I'm a veteran journalist who has written and edited articles on a wide range of business topics, ranging from regulation and litigation to corporate racial relations to interaction between companies and consumers. I'm interested in illustrating how the realities of the business world frequently clash with the theories and principles that business people find appealing.