'Sleepwalking to segregation'?: Challenging myths about race and migration - Softcover

Finney, Nissa; Simpson, Ludi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847420079 ISBN 13: 9781847420077

Publisher: Policy Press, 2009

Synopsis

In the context of renewed debates about diversity and cohesion, this book interrogates contemporary claims about race and migration. It demonstrates that many of the claims are myths, presenting evidence in support of and in opposition to them in an accessible yet academically rigorous manner. The book combines an easy-to-read overview of the subject with innovative new research. It tackles head-on questions about levels of immigration, the contribution of immigrants, minority self-segregation, ghettoisation and the future diversity of the population. The authors argue that the myths of race and migration are the real threat to an integrated society and recommend that focus should return to problems of inequality and prejudice.

About this title

About the Author:

Nissa Finney, Cathie Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research, University of Manchester and Ludi Simpson, Cathie Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research, University of Manchester

Review:

If you want to know what has really been happening in Britain in terms of ethnic segregation, how many ghettos exist, or whether immigration is a threat to social solidarity, this is the book to read. Danny Dorling, Professor of Human Geography, University of Sheffield

In an area where unwarranted generalisations and myths are all too common, and derive their plausibility from the current climate of moral panic, this well-researched and carefully argued book represents a welcome contribution. Based on a consistent line of thought, it should do much to improve the quality of public discourse on this vexed subject. It might provoke disagreement from time to time, and that reinforces its value. Lord Bhikhu Parekh, Professor of Political Philosophy, University of Westminster

Nissa Finney and Ludi Simpson have produced an authoritative guide to evidence on immigration and segregation, in plain language. This book will help journalists and politicians to treat these issues with the seriousness they deserve, and hesitate before making alarmist claims that have no basis in fact. Jon Cruddas, MP

..a very accessible, easy-to-read counter-argument to the many ill-informed headline-grabbing race and immigration 'factoids'... Joy Thompson, LariaNews

An accessible and authoritative book which is much needed and hits the spot admirably. Chris Gaine, Professor of Applied Social Policy, University of Chichester

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1847420079
• ISBN 13: 9781847420077
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224