Racism and Society by Les Back

Racism and Society by Les Back

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Why is there a resurgence of racism in contemporary societies? Drawing on comparative sources, this study analyses some of the most important aspects of racism within the context of contemporary social relations, introducing both students and practitioners to questions of key importance in the study of racism.

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Racism and Society by Les Back

Why is there a resurgence of racism in contemporary societies? How do ideas about race and ethnicity serve to construct forms of social and political identity? These are some of the key questions addressed in this important book. Drawing on comparative sources, this study analyses some of the most important aspects of racism within the context of contemporary social relations, introducing both students and practitioners to questions of key importance in the study of racism.
'..the kind of book that can only be written by sociologists who have a consummate understanding of the field...This is a compact book, accessibly written, complete with a guide to further reading...which is bound to be an invaluable source for students in the sociology of 'race and ethnicity.' - Sociological Review 'The main strength of the book lies in the fact that it successfully draws together literatures which all too often remain separated, and that it presents complex theoretical and historical material in an accessible manner, but without oversimplification.' - Political Studies
JOHN SOLOMOS is Professor of Sociology, City University, UK.
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ISBN 13 9780333584392
ISBN 10 0333584392
Title Racism and Society
Author Les Back
Series Sociology For A Changing World
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1996-07-03
Number of pages 252
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.