Anti-RacismThis introductory text provides students for the first time with an historical and international analysis of the development of anti-racism. Drawing on sources from around the world, the author explains the roots and describes the practice of anti-racism in Western and non-Western societies from Britain and the United States to Malaysia and Peru. Topics covered include: * the historical roots of anti-racism * race issues within organisations * the practice of anti-racism * the politics of backlash. This lively, concise book will be an indispensable resource for all students interested in issues of race, ethnicity and in contemporary society more generally. |
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
1 ROOTS OF RESISTANCE | 9 |
2 CLAIMING EQUALITY | 47 |
3 PRACTISING ANTIRACISM | 87 |
4 ANTIRACIST DILEMMAS | 121 |
5 ANTIANTIRACISM? | 153 |
6 CONCLUSION | 177 |
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