Race and Ethnicity in Modern Britain

Covering a key topic in sociology this work is a thorough and lively introduction to the role and importance of race and ethnicity in contemporary British society. Discussions include the study of race and ethnicity in Britain the role of historical context migration citizenship education and employment housing public order health and social services government and the media in shaping the racial and ethnic fabric of Britain. The book takes the importance of class and gender into account as well as the actual experience of different racial groups. It is an invaluable introduction and reference for students of sociology public policy social policy law and human geography.