Minorities in an Open Society

By Geoff Dench

Book Overview

Most accounts of ethnic and race relations in Western states are optimistic at heart.They assume that equal participation by minorities will be achieved because it is a "public good" from which citizens will benefi t. Social justice will prevail. In this topical and disturbing book, Geoff Dench challenges these idealistic commentaries, showing that in many instances they do not produce convincing analyses of the position of minorities. He suggests that analysts neglect to explore the web of real interests behind public affi rmations of commitment to integration.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765809796
• ISBN13: 9780765809797
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"