Deconstructing the Nation - Immigration, Racism and Citizenship in Modern France

Maxim Silverman analyzes the connection between racism and the development of the nation-state in modern France. He raises important questions about the nature of French society and contributes to the European debate on citizenship.

List of contents

Introduction 1 Immigration and the nation-state 2 Post-war immigration in France 3 The 'problem' of immigration 4 Assimilation and difference 5 Nationality and citizenship 6 France and the 'New Europe'

About the author

Maxim Silverman lectures in French at the University of Leeds.

Summary

Maxim Silverman analyzes the connection between racism and the development of the nation-state in modern France. He raises important questions about the nature of French society and contributes to the European debate on citizenship.

Product details

• Authors: Max Silverman, Maxim Silverman, Silverman Maxim
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.04.2014
• EAN: 9780415755436
• ISBN: 978-0-415-75543-6
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: Critical Studies in Racism and Migration; Critical Studies in Racism and Migration
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology; Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social discrimination & inequality, Migration, immigration and emigration, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations, Civics and citizenship, Racism and racial discrimination / Anti-racism, Social discrimination and social justice, Relating to migrant groups / diaspora communities or peoples, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General