This is an indepth sociological study of the phenomenon of antiracism asboth political discourse and social movement practice in western Europe. Lentindevelops ... » 

This is an indepth sociological study of the phenomenon of antiracism asboth political discourse and social movement practice in western Europe. Lentindevelops a comparative study of antiracism in Britain France Italy andIreland. While race and racism have been submitted to many profound analysesantiracism has often been dealt with as either the mere opposite of racism oras a theme for prescriptives or polemics by those concerned with thepersistence of racist discrimination. By contrast this book views antiracismas a variety of discourses that are central to the understanding of thepolitics of modern states. Examining antiracism gives us insights not onlyinto current debates on citizenship immigration and Europeanisation but italso crucially assists us in understanding the nature of race racism andracialisation themselves. At a time of mounting state racism against asylumseekers migrants and refugees throughout Europe and beyond this book providesa muchneeded exploration of the discourse of antiracism that shapes policyand public opinion today. «