1st Edition

Discourses of Antiracism in France

By Catherine Lloyd Copyright 1998
286 Pages
by Routledge

286 Pages
by Routledge

285 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1998, this book is an examination of antiracist discourses and practices in France. It sets out to trace the development of post-war French antiracism through the life of antiracist organizations, setting this within a broader historical, political and social context. It breaks new ground in that it analyses antiracism as a body of ideas in its own right, rather than as a... Read more

1. Introduction. 2. The Myths of the Antiracist Enlightenment and the French Revolution. 3. The Legacy of the Dreyfus Affair. 4. Anti-fascism and the Traditions of the Resistance. 5. Anti-colonialism and Antiracism: Contradictions and Ambiguities. 6. Setting an Agenda: More Permanent Structures for Antiracism. 7. New Directions in Antiracism: the MRAP and Citizenship. 8. Conclusion.

Biography

Catherine Lloyd

’This is a carefully researched book which provides informed and objective insights into the evolution of anti-racist practices in France.’ Sage Race Relations Abstracts ’...offers a fascinating critical examination of the nature of antiracism in a society...’ Ethnic Conflict ’...this insightful book will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the debate on antiracism in France and beyond.’ Modern and Contemporary France ’...contains a wealth of valuable information...’ Immigrants and Minorities