Dear Birmingham: A Conversation with My Hometown - Softcover

Iqbal, Karamat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1483612783 ISBN 13: 9781483612782

Publisher: XLIBRIS, 2013

The largest Pakistani community in the UK is to be found in Birmingham. Muslim pupils are already the majority religious group in the local schools. Ever since the days of the Lunar Men, Birmingham has been a leader of cities. But, can it sustain this success without the active involvement of its Pakistani community" This extensively researched letter from one of its 'adopted' sons is directed at everyone who cares for the city. It catalogues the development of Pakistani-Birmingham over the past 60 years. It also draws attention to their wholesale exclusion from centres of opportunities and power across the city. Is it time for positive action strategies; even a new 'social contract' to be put in place" For the journey ahead, a route map is suggested in the form of 'Birmingham Principles'

About the Author:

KARAMAT IQBAL has been connected with Birmingham since 1950s. He is a practitioner in education and equalities and has spent many years working for the City Council. For his earlier work, Karamat was described as the 'champion' of the White working class. Having obtained two degrees from local universities, he is currently undertaking doctoral research at Warwick University, with a focus on education of Pakistani boys in Birmingham.

• Publisher: XLIBRIS
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1483612783
• ISBN 13: 9781483612782
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228