Struggles for a past : Irish and Afro-Caribbean histories in England, 1951-2000
Myers, KevinAuthor
Immigration and racism are amongst the most controversial topics in English society. This book provides an accessible account of post-war immigration but it also critiques the language of racial, ethnic and cultural difference that emerged to understand racism. Combining history and social theory, 'Struggles for a Past' makes a genuine contribution to debates on English identity, historical memory and contemporary multiculturalism. It explores how Irish and Afro-Caribbean immigrants were represented in post-war English culture.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Immigration and racism are amongst the most controversial topics in English society. This book provides an accessible account of post-war immigration but it also critiques the language of racial, ethnic and cultural difference that emerged to understand racism. Combining history and social theory, 'Struggles for a Past' makes a genuine contribution to debates on English identity, historical memory and contemporary multiculturalism. It explores how Irish and Afro-Caribbean immigrants were represented in post-war English culture.
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Irish
Great Britain
Regions & Countries - Europe
History & Archaeology