What Was Multiculturalism? is a timely account of a socio-political theory that has featured in public debate in the West for the past forty years.
The book is both a compendium as well as a critique of multicultural theory in its diverse forms; from the politics of recognition, consensus, tolerance and the need for an inclusive community, to questions about the moral order, the invasive force of religious absolutism and the spectres of racism, injustice and scapegoating.
Through a series of critical reflections, Mishra offers a detached, honest, bold and uncompromised reading of some of the most influential texts on multiculturalism, with a view to establishing the historical moments in the field.
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Vijay Mishra Imprint: Melbourne University Press Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 211mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 318g ISBN:9780522861273 ISBN 10: 052286127X Pages: 252 Publication Date:02 January 2012 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active