| Tackling the Roots of Racism: Lessons for Success Contributor(s): Bhavnani, Reena (Author), Mirza, Heidi Safia (Author), Meetoo, Veena (Author) |
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ISBN: 186134774X ISBN-13: 9781861347749 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $36.05 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2005 Annotation: Thirty years after UKs Race Relations Act, racism remains endemic in British society. How successful have policy measures been in addressing the causes of racism? What lessons can we learn from countries outside Britain? This important and timely book reviews the evidence and asks, for the first time, 'what really works?' Drawing on the literature from a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology and psychology, Tackling the Roots of Racism makes direct links between the causes of racism and successful interventions to combat it. The succinct description and shrewd analysis of policy interventions make this book essential reading for students, researchers and social service practitioners. It includes appendices that provide an invaluable glossary of terms and description of key legislation on race immigration, asylum and nationality. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - General - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Dewey: 305.800 |
| LCCN: 2006389831 |
| Series: Policy Press Publications (All Titles as Published) |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.75 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Drawing on the literature from a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology and psychology, the book makes direct links between the causes of racism and the successful interventions to combat it. It particularly highlights the need to understand micro 'everyday' racisms in order to tackle the macro structural roots of racism. Topics covered include ethnic monitoring and the reproduction of racism; elite racism in the media and among politicians; anti-racist interventions at work and service delivery; combating racism in sport, the arts and education; social cohesion, diversity and local community initiatives and multiculturalism and equal opportunities. The succinct description and shrewd analysis of policy interventions make this book essential reading for social science academics, researchers and students, as well as practitioners and policy makers keen to apply the lessons learned. |