Researching racism: a guide book for academics and professional investigators/ Muzammil Quraishi and Rob Philburn.

By:

Quraishi, Muzammil

Contributor(s):

Philburn, Rob

Publication details: London: Sage Publications Ltd. 2015.Description: xiv, 164pISBN:

9781847875341

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

305.800 723 Q5

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Contents:

Introduction -- 1. The History of Race -- 2. Defining and Conceptualising Racism -- 3. Anti-Racism: Law and Policies -- 4. Race, Racism and Everyday Life -- 5. Race, Racism and Qualitative Methods -- 6. Racism Research: Three Case Studies -- 7. Conclusion: Racism and Future Directions -- Appendix: A Racism Researcher's Toolbox.

Summary: "Discussing the salient aspects of race and racism in contemporary society and alerting students to methodological and practical considerations of qualitative research on race and racism, Researching Racism is not only an original textbook but also a crucial guide for anyone beginning their research on racism. Based on the authors' solid and extensive background as researchers, supervisors and teachers, this book offers a clear and accessible account of an interdisciplinary and complex topic ; incorporates historical, legislative and international dimensions of race and racism ; outlines and illustrates a range of qualitative research methods ; provides case studies and engaging examples ; includes a toolkit for researchers of racism"--Page 4 of cover.

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Includes bibliographic references and index.

"Discussing the salient aspects of race and racism in contemporary society and alerting students to methodological and practical considerations of qualitative research on race and racism, Researching Racism is not only an original textbook but also a crucial guide for anyone beginning their research on racism. Based on the authors' solid and extensive background as researchers, supervisors and teachers, this book offers a clear and accessible account of an interdisciplinary and complex topic ; incorporates historical, legislative and international dimensions of race and racism ; outlines and illustrates a range of qualitative research methods ; provides case studies and engaging examples ; includes a toolkit for researchers of racism"--Page 4 of cover.

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