Understanding 'race' and ethnicity: Theory, history, policy, practice - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 1847427707 ISBN 13: 9781847427700

Casa editrice: Policy Press, 2012

Riassunto

Most societies in the developed world are now multicultural, but their welfare systems have largely failed to address the issues and tensions associated with the growth of minority ethnic populations. Taking the United Kingdom as an exemplary case study, Understanding “Race” and Ethnicity combines historical and theoretical approaches to the study of the intersection of race and welfare and examines how minorities experience welfare in a range of settings. Informative and inspiring, this book will be essential for anyone striving to build a society that is equal, inclusive, and just for all.

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Recensione:

"The title of this text belies the far reaching challenge it poses to the discipline, research base and practice of social policy. Its argument that mainstream social policy has consistently marginalised the issue of 'race' and minority ethnic concerns is well founded when judged against the historical record, the evidence base and contemporary shortfalls in policy and practice. This is a deep exploration of the complexities of diversity and difference that speaks to contemporary concerns about substantive citizenship and social justice." --Professor Charlotte Williams, OBE, Keele University.

"'Understanding 'race' and ethnicity' provides a much needed and engaging examination of questions of equity and citizenship in health and social welfare. The book is full of accessible insights and empirical examples that breathe life into longstanding and contemporary debates on race and ethnicity. It is vital reading for anyone interested in, or touched by, the significance of care as a profound human value and a relationship." --Yasmin Gunaratnam, Goldsmiths, University of London

L'autore:

Gary Craig is professor of community development and social justice at the University of Durham, UK, and the author of Child Slavery Now. Karl Atkin holds a personal research chair in the Department of Health Sciences, University of York. Ronny Flynn is an independent consultant living and working in the Solomon Islands, currently on contract to UNICEF. Sangeeta Chattoo is currently a visiting fellow in the Department of Health Sciences, University of York.

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• Editore: Policy Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1847427707
• ISBN 13: 9781847427700
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 336
• Redattore: Craig Gary