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The future of multicultural Britain
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- Book Synopsis
- Global politics are deeply affected by issues surrounding cultural identity. Profound cultural diversity has made national majorities increasingly anxious and democratic governments are under pressure to address those anxieties. Multiculturalism - once heralded as the insignia of a tolerant society - is now blamed for encouraging segregation and harbouring extremism.Pathik Pathak makes a convincing case for a new progressive politics that confronts these concerns. Drawing on fascinating comparisons between Britain and India, he shows how the global Left has been hamstrung by a compulsion for insular identity politics and a stubborn attachment to cultural indifference. He argues that to combat this, cultural identity must be placed at the centre of the political system.Written in a lively style, this book will engage anyone with an interest in the future of our multicultural society.Key Features*Takes Britain and India as comparative case studies of two multicultural democracies*Surveys new directions for the progressive Left following the demise of multiculturalism*Challenges what the progressive position on cultural identity should entail
- About The Author
- Pathik Pathak is a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Southampton
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780748635450
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press, (15 September 2008)
- Number of Pages
- 209
- Weight
- 388 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 156 x 17 mm
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