The Politics of Multiculturalism: Multicultural Governance in Comparative Perspective

by A. Fleras

Overview

This book develops an account of 'inclusive multicultural governance' which is contrasted with assimilationist and separatist/differentialist approaches to the political management of and accommodation of multicultural diversity in liberal democracies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230604544
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	10/02/2009
Edition description:	2009
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

AUGIE J. FLERAS is Associate Professor in the department of Sociology at the University of Waterloo, Canada.

Table of Contents

Theorizing Multicultural Governance: The Politics of Living Together with Difference Multiculturalism as Governance: Principles& Paradoxes, Policies& Practices Managing Difference in Canada: Multiculturalism as Inclusive Governance Multiculturalism in the United States. Multicultural Governance, American Style Multiculturalism 'Down Under': Multicultural Governance in Australia Contesting Governance in Aotearoa, New Zealand Dutch Multiculturalism: Unsettling Multicultural Governance in the Netherlands Multiculturalism in Britain: Plural Monoculturalism as Governance The Politics of Multicultural Politics: Transatlantic Divides, Intercontinental Discourses Remaking Multiculturalism: Governance Pathways for the 21st Century References Index