The Unfinished Politics of Race: Histories of Political Participation, Migration, and Multiculturalism

The Unfinished Politics of Race explores the role of race in the politics of the past few decades, arguing that existing accounts have focused narrowly on the mainstream political sphere. It emphasizes the need to explore the mainstream, transitional, and alternative spheres of political mobilisation to understand the changing contours of racialised politics. The study provides a theoretical frame for an analysis of racial politics and detailed empirical accounts of different arenas of political mobilisation, highlighting the ongoing contestation of the position of racial and ethnic minorities in political institutions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The Unfinished Politics of Race delves into the profound transformations that have occurred in the realm of race politics over the past few decades. Asserting that existing accounts have confined their focus solely to the mainstream political sphere, this study advocates for a broader exploration of the role of race. By examining the mainstream, transitional, and alternative spheres of political mobilization, the authors emphasize the importance of connecting the analysis of local and national processes to comprehend the evolving dynamics of racialized politics. At its core, this study aims to establish a theoretical framework for analyzing racial politics and presenting detailed empirical accounts of diverse political mobilizations. By delving into the unfinished politics of race, this study serves as a timely reminder that the status of racial and ethnic minorities within political institutions remains highly contentious.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009261357