The Palgrave Handbook of Ethnicity

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Ratuva, Steven (Επιμελητής έκδοσης, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2019.
• Έκδοση: 1st ed. 2019.
• Θέματα: Political science.; Ethnicity.; Political Science.; Ethnicity Studies.; Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary.

 This handbook provides a comprehensive and cutting-edge analysis of ethnicity through diverse multidisciplinary lenses. It explores numerous aspects of ethnicity and how it is linked to a range of contemporary political, economic and social issues at the global, regional as well as local levels. In a world where globalization has enveloped and transformed societies through economic and financial integration, social media networks, knowledge transfer, transnational travel, technology and education, there is a tendency to frame issues largely from the standpoint of economic, political and strategic interests of the dominant powers. Issues such as ethnic and cultural identity are often ignored partly because they are too complex to deal with. In this regard, the study of ethnicity is critical in delving deeper into people's worldviews, perceptions of each other, relationships and sense of identification to help us uncover some of the deeper perceptions and meanings of social change as seen and shared by cultural groups as they adapt to the fast-changing world. To better inform ourselves of the complexities of ethnicity and relationship to contemporary global developments and challenges, an approach which is people-centered, balanced, comprehensive and research-based is needed. The multidisciplinary approach of this handbook provides conceptual and empirical narratives across different disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, political studies, cultural studies, media studies, literature, law, development studies and economics, to name a few. It includes comparative case studies from different parts of the world to enrich our understanding of the diverse experiences. The chapters focus on contemporary issues and situations while drawing from historical reflections and lessons. The idea is not only to illuminate the intricacies of ethnic identity, but also to provide innovative ideas to help understand and address some of the contemporary challenges associated with these in our world today. 

 Section A: Ethnicity and identity in the contemporary era (12 chapters) -- 1) Ethnicity, race and identity today: Theoretical debates -- 2) Ethnic classification and pluralism in a globalized world -- 3) Ethno-cultural symbolism and group identity -- 4) Ethnic boundaries and cross-ethnic relationships -- 5) Cultural socialization and ethnic consciousness -- 6) Kinship, tribe, genealogy and ethnicity -- 7) Ethnicity, class and nation in a changing world -- 8) Ethnic identity, power and the modern state -- 9) Historical memory and ethnic myths -- 10) Ethnic identity and the notion of motherland and land rights -- 11) Cyberspace, ethnicity and virtual identities -- 12) Globalization and multiple identities -- Section B: The state, society and ethno-politics (9 chapters) -- 1) The significance of ethno-politics in modern states and society -- 2) The state, citizenship and ethnic classification -- 3) Multiculturalism and state ideology -- 4) Assimilation and integration- Forced and voluntary -- 5) Regulating and legislating ethnic relations -- 6) The state and ethnic relations in China -- 7) Regime change and ethnic relations in Sudan -- 8) Ethnic state and communal policies in Indonesia -- 9) State secularism and ethnic assimilation in France -- Section C: Racial prejudice and stereotypes (11 chapters) -- 1) What is racism and how is it manifested?- 2) Construction of ethnic stereotypes -- 3) 9/11, "war on terror" and racial profiling, Police and racial profiling in UK and US -- 4) Structural racism and inequality -- 5) The basis of colonial racism and impact today -- 6) Media, racism and Islamophobia -- 7) White supremacist groups -- 8) Apartheid and post-apartheid racism -- 9) The resurgence of right-wing politics in Europe and US -- 10) Racial framing in global security -- 11) Colonialism, neo-colonialism and racial myths -- Section D: Conflict and ethno-nationalism (11 chapters) -- Section E: Intersectionality, mixed heritage and multiple identities (9 chapters) -- Section F: Indigenous groups and minorities (10 chapters) -- Section G: Globalization and Diaspora (12 chapters) -- Section H: Ethnic labour (14 chapters) -- Section I: Socio-economic conditions and ethnic policy responses (6 chapters) -- Section J: Ethnicity, constitutions and electoral systems (10 chapters) -- Section K: Ethnic cleansing, genocide and international justice (8 chapters) -- Section L: Immigration and refugees (12 chapters) -- Section M: Ethnic inequality and affirmative action (8 chapters) -- Section N: Addressing the ethnicity problems (12 chapters) -- Section O: Cultural renaissance and celebration of identity. .