Diversity & Social Inequalities

Racism: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Ali Rattansi

9780198834793
Paperback
26 March 2020

Very Short Introductions

Racism is ever present today, and it has become common now to refer to a variety of racisms, from biological to cultural, colour-blind, and structural racisms. Ali Rattansi explores the history of racism and illuminates contemporary issues in this controversial subject, from intersectionality to cultural racism, to the debate over whiteness.

Antisemitism: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Steven Beller

9780198724834
Paperback
29 October 2015

Very Short Introductions

In this Very Short Introduction, Steven Beller explores the historical and political intricacies of Antisemitism, an issue which has been a worryingly persistent presence in the last millennium, and one that continues to provoke debate and discussion.

Multiculturalism: A Very Short Introduction

Ali Rattansi

9780199546039
Paperback
22 September 2011

Very Short Introductions

Has multiculturalism failed? Is it time to move on? What is the alternative? Ali Rattansi explores the issues, from national identity and social cohesion to cultural fragmentation and 'political correctness'. Providing a balanced assessment of the truth and falsity of the charges against multiculturalism, he explores new ideas for the future.

Aristocracy: A Very Short Introduction

William Doyle

9780199206780
Paperback
25 November 2010

Very Short Introductions

Aristocracies dominated the social, economic, and institutional history of all European countries until only a few generations ago. William Doyle strips away the myths and beliefs which have always surrounded them, looking at how these very distinctive governing elites held onto power, and analyses when, how, and why they eventually lost it.

Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction

Veronique Mottier

9780199298020
Paperback
24 April 2008

Very Short Introductions

Is our sexuality a product of our genes, or of society, culture, and politics? How have views of sexual norms changed over time? And how have feminism, religion, and HIV/AIDS affected our attitudes to sex? This Very Short Introduction examines these questions and many more, exploring what shapes our sexuality, and how our sexuality shapes us.

Feminism: A Very Short Introduction

Margaret Walters

9780192805102
Paperback
27 October 2005

Very Short Introductions