The Multiculturalism Backlash

European Discourses, Policies and Practices

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, History & Theory
Cover of the book The Multiculturalism Backlash by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781135270704
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 4, 2010
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781135270704
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 4, 2010
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In a relatively short time, many European governments have been purposefully dropping the notion ‘multicultural’ or other references to cultural diversity in their policy vocabularies. More and more politicians and public intellectuals have criticized a perceived shift towards ‘too much diversity’. This volume goes beyond the conventional approaches to the topic offering a careful examination of not only the social conditions and political questions surrounding multiculturalism but also the recent emergence of a ‘backlash’ against multicultural initiatives, programmes and infrastructures.

Featuring case-study based contributions from leading experts throughout Europe and North America, this multidisciplinary work seeks to assess some of these key questions with reference to recent and current trends concerning multiculturalism, cultural diversity and integration in their respective countries, evaluating questions such as

  • Is there is a common ‘sceptical turn’ against cultural diversity or a ‘backlash against difference’ sweeping Europe?
  • How have public discourses impacted upon national and local diversity management and migration policies?
  • Are the discourses and policy shifts actually reflected in everyday practices within culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse settings?

The Multiculturalism Backlash provides new insights, informed reflections and comparative analyses concerning these significant processes surrounding politics, policy, public debates and the place of migrants and ethnic minorities within European societies today. Focusing on the practice and policy of multiculturalism from a comparative perspective this work will be of interest to scholars from a wide range of disciplines including migration, anthropology and sociology.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In a relatively short time, many European governments have been purposefully dropping the notion ‘multicultural’ or other references to cultural diversity in their policy vocabularies. More and more politicians and public intellectuals have criticized a perceived shift towards ‘too much diversity’. This volume goes beyond the conventional approaches to the topic offering a careful examination of not only the social conditions and political questions surrounding multiculturalism but also the recent emergence of a ‘backlash’ against multicultural initiatives, programmes and infrastructures.

Featuring case-study based contributions from leading experts throughout Europe and North America, this multidisciplinary work seeks to assess some of these key questions with reference to recent and current trends concerning multiculturalism, cultural diversity and integration in their respective countries, evaluating questions such as

The Multiculturalism Backlash provides new insights, informed reflections and comparative analyses concerning these significant processes surrounding politics, policy, public debates and the place of migrants and ethnic minorities within European societies today. Focusing on the practice and policy of multiculturalism from a comparative perspective this work will be of interest to scholars from a wide range of disciplines including migration, anthropology and sociology.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book European Notebooks by
Cover of the book Morality and the Market (Routledge Revivals) by
Cover of the book Empirical Studies of Literature by
Cover of the book Aristo of Ceos by
Cover of the book Modern Architecture and the Mediterranean by
Cover of the book Translated People,Translated Texts by
Cover of the book The Lowering of Higher Education in America by
Cover of the book The United States and the Republic of China by
Cover of the book Living Wage Movements by
Cover of the book Envisioning Dance on Film and Video by
Cover of the book Revolutions in Taste, 1773–1818 by
Cover of the book The Music Producer’s Survival Guide by
Cover of the book Long Old Road by
Cover of the book The Piratization of Russia by
Cover of the book Poetry, Politics and Culture by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy