Race and Racism in Britain, Third Edition / Edition 3

by John Solomos

Overview

The new edition of Race and Racism in Britain builds on the strengths of previous editions of this widely-used text in providing a detailed and critical analysis of race relations and forms of racism in British society today. The book begins by mapping a conceptual framework that seeks to locate the British experience within a broader context which it proceeds to apply in a systematic assessment of trends, developments and political and policy debates since the 1950s.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333764091
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/21/2003
Edition description:	3rd ed. 2003
Pages:	299
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.71(d)

About the Author

JOHN SOLOMOS is Professor of Sociology, City University.
JOHN SOLOMOS is Professor of Sociology, City University.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition
Introduction
Theorising Race and Racism
Historical Background and Context
The Politics of Race and Immigration Since 1945
Race Relations Policies and the Political Process
Urban Politics and Racial Inequality
Race and Policing
Urban Unrest and the Politics of Protest
Racism, Nationalism and Political Action
Race, Politics and Mobilisation
Race, Culture and Identity Politics
Race, Class and Social Change
New Directions and Perspectives.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Reviews of previous editions:'...lucid and concise... the most thorough introduction to the politics of racism in contemporary Britain currently available.' - Michael Keith, Times Higher Education Supplement

'...Solomos is particularly good at raising theoretical issues and summarising the present state of current debates. This is a well-researched addition to the growing literature on 'race' politics and will be a very useful student text.' - Zig Layton-Henry, Political Studies

'...Accessible and innovative (a rare combination)...Solomos finds a way to put across the most penetrating and complex arguments without discouraging his target (student) readership...It will challenge afresh many an old hand in the 'race relations' industry.' - Susan J. Smith, Sociology

Editorial Reviews

." . . lucid and concise... the most thorough introduction to the politics of racism in contemporary Britain currently available."--Times Higher Education Supplement
"Accessible and innovative (a rare combination) . . . Solomos finds a way to put across the most penetrating and complex arguments without discouraging his target (student) readership . . . It will challenge afresh many an old hand in the 'race relations' industry."--Sociology

From the Publisher

Revised edition of Race and Racism in Contemporary Britain (1989). Combines a review of the main theoretical debates with a detailed analysis of policy and practice. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews