The End Of Multiculturalism?

Sub Title: Terrorism, Integration And Human Rights

Description

This topical book provides a thorough examination of debates on multiculturalism, in the context of current discussions on security, integration and human rights. 

Recent debates on national identity and the alleged failure of multiculturalism have focused on the social disorder in Oldham, Burnley and Bradford in the summer of 2001 and the bombings and attempted bombings in London in July 2005. Derek McGhee assesses how these events and the events that have occurred outside Britain, especially the attacks on the USA on 11th September 2001, have resulted in the introduction of a number of high profile debates in Britain with regards to immigration, integration, citizenship, `race? inequality and human rights.

McGhee examines these debates on multiculturalism and terrorism in light of enduring questions regarding `Muslim integration? and `Muslim loyalty? in contemporary Britain. He also explores the nature of a diverse range of inter-related areas of public policy, including anti-terrorism, immigration, integration, community cohesion, equality and human rights, critically examining many of the Government?s key strategies in recent years.

The End of Multiculturalism? will appeal to a wide readership of students and academics in sociology, politics, international relations and law.

List of Contents

Acknowledgments 
Preface 

Introduction

Deportation, Detention & Torture by Proxy: Foreign National Terror Suspects in the UK
In between Allegiance and Evilization: The Muslim Question Post 7/7 
Counter terrorism, community relations, radicalisation and `Muslim grievances? 
Cohesion, Citizenship and Integration (beyond Multiculturalism?) 
Culture change ? the Commission for Equality and Human Rights ? future proofing the nation
Shared Values, Britishness and Human Rights
Afterword

Notes
Bibliography

Author(s)

Derek McGhee is Reader in the Division of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Southampton, UK. He is the author of two books: Homosexuality, Law & Resistance (Routledge, 2001) and Intolerant Britain? Hate, Citizenship & Difference (Open University Press and McGraw-Hill Education, 2005).