Multiculturalism and its Discontents - Rethinking Diversity After 9/11

Informationen zum Autor Kenan Malik is a writer, lecturer, and broadcaster. He is the author, most recently, of From Fatwa to Jihad . A presenter on BBC Radio 4's Analysis , he is also the director of Index on Censorship. Klappentext Our contemporary celebration of difference, respect for pluralism, and avowal of identity politics have come to be regarded as the hallmarks of a progressive, modern democracy. Yet despite embracing many of its values, we have at the same time become wary of multiculturalism in recent years. In the wake of September 11, 2001 and the many terrorist attacks that have occurred since then, there has been much debate about the degree of diversity that Western nations can tolerate. In Multiculturalism and its Discontents , Kenan Malik looks closely at the role of multiculturalism within terrorism and societal discontent. He examines whether it is possible--or desirable--to try to build a cohesive society bound by common values and he delves into the increasing anxiety about the presence of the Other within our borders. Multiculturalism and its Discontents not only explores the relationship between multiculturalism and terrorism, but it analyzes the history of the idea of multiculturalism alongside its political roots and social consequences. Zusammenfassung Looks closely at the role of multiculturalism within terrorism and societal discontent. This title not only explores the relationship between multiculturalism and terrorism! but it analyzes the history of the idea of multiculturalism alongside its political roots and social consequences.

Product details

• Authors: Kenan Malik
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.03.2014
• EAN: 9780857421142
• ISBN: 978-0-85742-114-2
• Dimensions: 108 mm x 177 mm x 7 mm
• Series: Manifestos for the Twenty-first Century; Manifestos for the 21st Centur; Manifestos for the Twenty-first Century; Manifestos for the 21st Centur; Manifestos for the 21st Century - (Seagull Titles CHUP); Manifestos for the 21st Century
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories