The Palgrave Handbook of Ethnicity

This handbook provides a comprehensive and cutting-edge analysis of ethnicity through diverse multidisciplinary lenses. It explores numerous aspects of ethnicity and how it is linked to a range of contemporary political, economic and social issues at the global, regional as well as local levels. In a world where globalization has enveloped and transformed societies through economic and financial integration, social media networks, knowledge transfer, transnational travel, technology and education, there is a tendency to frame issues largely from the standpoint of economic, political and strategic interests of the dominant powers. Issues such as ethnic and cultural identity are often ignored partly because they are too complex to deal with. In this regard, the study of ethnicity is critical in delving deeper into people's worldviews, perceptions of each other, relationships and sense of identification to help us uncover some of the deeper perceptions and meanings of social change as seen and shared by cultural groups as they adapt to the fast-changing world. To better inform ourselves of the complexities of ethnicity and relationship to contemporary global developments and challenges, an approach which is people-centered, balanced, comprehensive and research-based is needed.

The multidisciplinary approach of this handbook provides conceptual and empirical narratives across different disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, political studies, cultural studies, media studies, literature, law, development studies and economics, to name a few. It includes comparative case studies from different parts of the world to enrich our understanding of the diverse experiences. The chapters focus on contemporary issues and situations while drawing from historical reflections and lessons. The idea is not only to illuminate the intricacies of ethnic identity, but also to provide innovative ideas to help understand and address some of the contemporary challenges associated with these in our world today.

List of contents

Section A: Ethnicity and identity in the contemporary era (12 chapters).- 1) Ethnicity, race and identity today: Theoretical debates .- 2) Ethnic classification and pluralism in a globalized world.- 3) Ethno-cultural symbolism and group identity.- 4) Ethnic boundaries and cross-ethnic relationships.- 5) Cultural socialization and ethnic consciousness.- 6) Kinship, tribe, genealogy and ethnicity .- 7) Ethnicity, class and nation in a changing world.- 8) Ethnic identity, power and the modern state.- 9) Historical memory and ethnic myths.- 10) Ethnic identity and the notion of motherland and land rights.- 11) Cyberspace, ethnicity and virtual identities.- 12) Globalization and multiple identities.- 

Section B: The state, society and ethno-politics (9 chapters).- 1) The significance of ethno-politics in modern states and society.- 2) The state, citizenship and ethnic classification.- 3) Multiculturalism and state ideology.- 4) Assimilation and integration- Forced and voluntary.- 5) Regulating and legislating ethnic relations.- 6) The state and ethnic relations in China.- 7) Regime change and ethnic relations in Sudan.- 8) Ethnic state and communal policies in Indonesia.- 9) State secularism and ethnic assimilation in France.- Section C: Racial prejudice and stereotypes (11 chapters).- 1) What is racism and how is it manifested?- 2) Construction of ethnic stereotypes.- 3) 9/11, "war on terror" and  racial profiling, Police and racial profiling in UK and US.- 4) Structural racism and inequality.- 5) The basis of colonial racism and impact today.- 6) Media, racism and Islamophobia.- 7) White supremacist groups.- 8) Apartheid and post-apartheid racism.- 9) The resurgence of right-wing politics in Europe and US.- 

10) Racial framing in global security.- 11) Colonialism, neo-colonialism and racial myths.- Section D: Conflict and ethno-nationalism (11 chapters).- Section E: Intersectionality, mixed heritage and multiple identities (9 chapters).- Section F: Indigenous groups and minorities (10 chapters).-  Section G: Globalization and Diaspora (12 chapters).- Section H: Ethnic labour (14 chapters).-  Section I: Socio-economic conditions and ethnic policy responses (6 chapters).- Section J:  Ethnicity, constitutions and electoral systems (10 chapters).-  Section K: Ethnic cleansing, genocide and international justice (8 chapters).-  Section L: Immigration and refugees (12 chapters).-  Section M: Ethnic inequality and affirmative action (8 chapters).- Section N: Addressing the ethnicity problems (12 chapters).-  

Section O: Cultural renaissance and celebration of identity. 

About the author

Steven Ratuva is director of the Macmillan Brown Center for Pacific Studies and professor in the department of Anthropology and Sociology at the University of Canterbury. He was Fulbright professor at UCLA, Duke University and Georgetown University and currently chair of the International Political Science Association Research Committee on Security, Conflict and Democratization. With a Ph.D. from the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex, Ratuva is an interdisciplinary scholar who has written or edited a number of books and published numerous papers on a range of issues including ethnicity, security, affirmative action, indigenous intellectual property, geo-political strategies, social protection, militarization, ethno-nationalism, development, peace and neo-liberalism. He has been a consultant and advisor for a number of international organizations such as UNDP, International Labour Organization, International Institute for Democracy and ElectoralAssistance, Commonwealth Secretariat and Asian Development Bank and has worked in a number of universities around the world including Australia, US, New Zealand, Fiji and UK.          

Summary

This handbook provides a comprehensive and cutting-edge analysis of ethnicity through diverse multidisciplinary lenses. It explores numerous aspects of ethnicity and how it is linked to a range of contemporary political, economic and social issues at the global, regional as well as local levels. In a world where globalization has enveloped and transformed societies through economic and financial integration, social media networks, knowledge transfer, transnational travel, technology and education, there is a tendency to frame issues largely from the standpoint of economic, political and strategic interests of the dominant powers. Issues such as ethnic and cultural identity are often ignored partly because they are too complex to deal with. In this regard, the study of ethnicity is critical in delving deeper into people’s worldviews, perceptions of each other, relationships and  sense of identification to help us uncover some of the deeper perceptions and meanings of social changeas seen and shared by cultural groups as they adapt to the fast-changing world. To better inform ourselves of the complexities of ethnicity and relationship to contemporary global developments and challenges, an approach which is people-centered, balanced, comprehensive and research-based is needed.             

The multidisciplinary approach of this handbook provides conceptual and empirical narratives across different disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, political studies, cultural studies, media studies, literature, law, development studies and  economics, to name a few. It includes comparative case studies from different parts of the world to enrich our understanding of the diverse experiences. The chapters focus on contemporary issues and situations while drawing from historical reflections and lessons. The idea is not only to illuminate the intricacies of ethnic identity, but also to provide innovative ideas to help understand and address some of the contemporary challenges associated with these in our world today.

Product details

Assisted by	Steve Ratuva (Editor), Steven Ratuva (Editor)
Publisher	Springer
Languages	English
Product format	Hardback
Released	31.10.2019
EAN	9789811328978
ISBN	978-981-1328-97-8
No. of pages	2044
Weight	4308 g
Series	The Palgrave Handbook of Ethnicity
Subjects	Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; A, Ethnic Studies, Political Science, biotechnology, Ethnicity, Political Science and International Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary studies, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary, Ethnicity Studies

Product details

• Assisted by: Steve Ratuva (Editor), Steven Ratuva (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9789811328978
• ISBN: 978-981-1328-97-8
• No. of pages: 2044
• Weight: 4308 g
• Series: The Palgrave Handbook of Ethnicity
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; A, Ethnic Studies, Political Science, biotechnology, Ethnicity, Political Science and International Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary studies, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary, Ethnicity Studies