Multiculturalism of Fear

Zusatztext The Multiculturalism of Fear is undoubtedly another book about multiculturalism, but rather than rehearsing old arguments in a familiar way, it contains a number of important messages and leads the reader to think about the topic in new ways. Informationen zum Autor Jacob T. Levy, Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of Chicago Klappentext This vital new liberal account of multiculturalism combines an analysis of the policy dilemmas faced by multiethnic states around the world with a philosophical consideration of multiculturalism and nationalism. Jacob T. Levy boldly argues that liberalism should not be centrally concerned witheither preserving or transcending cultural communities, practices, and identities. Rather, he contends that liberalism should focus on mitigating evils such as inter-ethnic civil wars and state violence against ethnic minorities. In order for this "multiculturalism of fear" to be grounded in therealities of ethnic politics and conflict, it must take seriously the importance people place on their ethnic identities and cultural practices without falling into a celebration of cultural belonging. Levy applies his approach to a variety of policy problems, including the regulation of sexist practices inside cultural communities, secession and national self-determination, land rights, and customary law, and draws on cases from such diverse states as Australia, Canada, Israel, India, SouthAfrica, and the United States. Zusammenfassung Combining an analysis of the policy dilemmas faced by multiethnic states with a philosophical consideration of multiculturalism and nationalism, this title discusses land rights, official apologies for past injustices, the sexist and cruel internal practices of many minority groups and the violence of state attempts to assimilate minorities.

Product details

• Authors: Jacob T. Levy, Jacob T. (Assistant Professor Levy, Levy Jacob T.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2000
• EAN: 9780198297123
• ISBN: 978-0-19-829712-3
• No. of pages: 278
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Policy, Political science & theory, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Political science and theory, Central / national / federal government policies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Biracial & Multiracial Studies, Central government policies