John Solomos Knihy

The book offers a critical examination of various dimensions of racial and ethnic relations, exploring themes such as the interplay between race and social dynamics, identity formation, and the impact of feminism on race discourse. It also delves into the connections between race and nationalism, the complexities of antisemitism, emerging forms of racism, and the representation of race in politics, providing a comprehensive overview of contemporary debates in these fields.

Focusing on the evolution of political and policy debates surrounding race in British society, this Fourth Edition critically analyzes developments from the late 20th century to the present. Organized into twelve chapters, it explores key trends in immigration, citizenship, and multiculturalism, while addressing issues like policing, urban unrest, and racist politics. By combining historical context with contemporary developments, the book offers a comprehensive account of the impact of race and racism on British society.

Living on the margins offers a unique insight into the working lives of undocumented (or `irregular') migrants living in London, and their employers. It offers an international context to the research and provides theoretical, policy and empirical analyses.

W. E. B. DuBois wrote in 1903 that 'the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the colour line - the relation of the darker to the lighter races in Asia and Africa, in America and in the islands of the sea'. As the century draws to its close, this remains true; if anything the salience of race and racism in all its manifestations has grown in the recent past. The last few years have witnessed a growth in academic interest in racism, and in related issues such as nationalism and ethnicity, as well as an increasing general awareness of various kinds of racial conflict and violence in a range of countries and regions across the globe. This Reader provides a critical overview of the historical development and contemporary forms of racist ideas and institutions. It brings together material from different theoretical perspectives in an attempt to make sense of the way in which racism has exerted such a powerful influence on the history of humanity.