The Politics of Ethnicity in Settler Societies: States of Unease

Pearson, D.

Why have settler societies moved from a traditional position of ethnic insularity to being at the forefront of multicultural change? This question is addressed through comparative study of Australia, Canada and New Zealand, set against the USA and UK experience. The Politics of Ethnicity in Settler Societies explores the linked processes of aboriginal dispossession, settler state formation and international migration, and argues these historical foundations are still closely related to recent trends in ethnic politics. Contemporary topics surveyed include, multiculturalism, national identity, sovereignty, globalization, and citizenship.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2001-03-13

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333636879

DOI: 10.1057/9780333977903

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 228