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The End of Tolerance: racism in 21st century Britain

By Arun Kundnani

Is Britain becoming a more racist society? Arun Kundnani looks behind the media hysteria to show how multicultural Britain is under attack by government policies and vitriolic press campaigns that play upon fear and encourage racism.

'An incisive book at a decisive moment.' - Gary Younge

Exacerbated by the attacks of 9/11 and 7/7, Kundnani argues that a new form of racism is emerging. It is based on a systematic failure to understand the causes of forced migration, global terrorism and social segregation. The result is a climate of hatred, especially against Muslims and asylum seekers, and the erosion of human rights. Communities are more divided than ever. Yet the government presses ahead with flawed policies and anti-terrorist legislation that creates further resentment, alienation and criminalisation.

What can be done? This timely and precise analysis is a useful account of why racism is now thriving - and what can be done to stop it.

Foreword by A. Sivanandan, director of the Institute of Race Relations

ARUN KUNDNANI is a leading commentator on racism, immigration and multiculturalism. He is deputy editor of Race & Class and the co-editor of IRR News, an online news service published by the Institute of Race Relations.

'An illuminating analysis of the historic development of British racism, and how this has evolved into the current debates about the demonisation of immigrants, asylum-seekers, Muslims, the war on terror, segregation, assimilation, multi-culturalism and Britishness.' Herman Ouseley, former Chair of the Commission for Racial Equality

'Kundnani expertly dismantles the racism informing much political discourse. This is an important contribution to the struggle against racism.' - Councillor Salma Yaqoob, Vice-Chair of Respect

'Kundnani guides us through the history and origins of the nebulous forms of today's "new" racism.' - John Pandit, Asian Dub Foundation

Published June 2007 by Pluto Press. ISBN 978-0-7453-2645-0. Pages: 232pp. Size: DEMY (215x135mm).

The Institute of Race Relations is precluded from expressing a corporate view: any opinions expressed are therefore those of the authors.

The End of Tolerance: racism in 21st century Britain

By Arun Kundnani

Is Britain becoming a more racist society? Arun Kundnani looks behind the media hysteria to show how multicultural Britain is under attack by government policies and vitriolic press campaigns that play upon fear and encourage racism.

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