EBOOK: Intolerant Britain? Hate Citizenship and Difference

EBOOK: Intolerant Britain? Hate Citizenship and Difference
Author :
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages : 246
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780335226405
ISBN-13 : 033522640X
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Book Synopsis EBOOK: Intolerant Britain? Hate Citizenship and Difference by : Derek McGhee

Download or read book EBOOK: Intolerant Britain? Hate Citizenship and Difference written by Derek McGhee and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2005-04-16 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating book uses case studies to explore a number of high-profile and contemporary ‘social problems’ that exist in British society, including: Racism and institutional racism Ethnic and religious community segregation Social and institutional asylophobia Islamophobia and the incitement of religious hatred Homophobia, institutional homophobia and community safety At the same time the book examines various legislative and strategic movements introduced to tackle these social problems, for example strategies to counter institutional prejudices (especially in policing), hate crime legislation, managed migration, community safety and community cohesion strategies. Throughout the book, McGhee contextualizes these strategies within the Government's wider project of attempting to revitalize British citizenship. Intolerant Britain? is key reading for students on courses in sociology, social policy, politics, race and ethnicity studies, gender studies, media and cultural studies and criminology.


EBOOK: Intolerant Britain? Hate Citizenship and Difference Related Books