Multiculturalism in the British Commonwealth : Comparative Perspectives on Theory and Practice

Multiculturalism in the British Commonwealth Comparative Perspectives on Theory and Practice

A free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org. Multiculturalism as a distinct form of liberal-democratic governance gained widespread acceptance after World War II, but in recent years this consensus has been fractured. Multiculturalism in the British Common...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Ashcroft, Richard T., editor (editor), Bevir, Mark, editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berkeley, CA : University of California Press 2019
[2019]
Edition:1st ed
Subjects:
Multiculturalism > Commonwealth countries > 20th century.
constitutionalism.
cultural diversity.
decolonization.
globalization.
group politics.
immigration.
increased demographic diversity.
indigenous peoples.
legal strategies.
liberal democratic citizenship.
liberal democratic governance.
multiculturalism.
nation state building.
national minorities.
nationalism.
political economy.
political strategies.
political theory.
practice.
public debates.
remaking of the world.
secularism.
social diversity.
social theory.
theory.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009424433006719
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Summary:A free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org. Multiculturalism as a distinct form of liberal-democratic governance gained widespread acceptance after World War II, but in recent years this consensus has been fractured. Multiculturalism in the British Commonwealth examines cultural diversity across the postwar Commonwealth, situating modern multiculturalism in its national, international, and historical contexts. Bringing together practitioners from across the humanities and social sciences to explore the legal, political, and philosophical issues involved, these essays address common questions: What is postwar multiculturalism? Why did it come about? How have social actors responded to it? In addition to chapters on Australia, Britain, Canada, and New Zealand, this volume also covers India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, and Trinidad, tracing the historical roots of contemporary dilemmas back to the intertwined legacies of imperialism and liberalism. In so doing it demonstrates that multiculturalism has implications that stretch far beyond its current formulations in public and academic discourse.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 299 pages) : illustrations; PDF, digital file(s)
Also available in print form
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780520299320

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