Britain'S Rural Muslims: Rethinking Integration

This book explores the relationship between Muslim migrant communities and rurality in Britain, using the county of Wiltshire as a case study. It challenges the notion that local authorities in more rural areas have been inactive in devising and implementing migration, integration, and diversity policies and sheds light on small and dispersed Muslim communities that have traditionally been written out of Britain's immigration history.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 01 June 2021
\n Publisher: Manchester University Press
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This captivating book delves into the intricate interplay between the integration of Muslim migrant communities and the rural landscape of Britain. Through a comprehensive case study of Wiltshire, it explores the multifaceted experiences of migration and integration across the post-1960s period. Drawing upon a wealth of previously unexplored archival material and captivating oral histories, the book addresses a diverse range of topics and themes, including entrepreneurship, housing, education, multiculturalism, social cohesion, and religious identities, needs, and practices. It challenges the notion that local authorities in more rural areas have been inactive or disinterested in devising and implementing migration, integration, and diversity policies, unveiling the hidden narratives of small and dispersed Muslim communities that have often been overlooked in Britain's immigration history. By shedding light on this rural dimension of Muslim integration, the book provides a fresh perspective on the complex tapestry of British society. This insightful work is a valuable contribution to the field of social research, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of migration, integration, and diversity in contemporary Britain.

\n Weight: 396g\n
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526110152\n \n