Immigration, Ethnicity and Racism in Britain 1815-1945 (New Frontiers in History) (Revels Plays) - Softcover

Panayi, Panikos

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0719036984 ISBN 13: 9780719036989

Publisher: Manchester University Press, 1994

Synopsis

First documentary history of immigration into postwar Britain. Looks at all aspects of immigration into postwar Britain. Uses a wide range of official and unofficial sources. -- .

About this title

Synopsis:

This textbook provides a wide-ranging and accessible examination of the issues of immigration, ethnicity and racism in Britain during the years 1815 to 1945. The study, from the Irish immigration of the mid-19th century to the eve of post-war influxes, examines the key period in British immigration history. The book tackles four basic themes: firstly, why so many immigrants made their way to Britain during the years 1815 to 1945; secondly, the geographical, gender and economic divisions of the newcomers; thirdly, the topic of ethnicity, focusing upon a wide range of issues, including religious, philanthropic, educational, social and political activities; and, finally, the reactions of British society to the newcomers.

About the Author:

Panikos Panayi is Reader in History at De Montfort University -- .

About this edition

• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0719036984
• ISBN 13: 9780719036989
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 170