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McCoy, John S., 1976-
Subjects
Multiculturalism -- Canada.
Muslims -- Cultural assimilation -- Canada.
Racism -- Canada.
Social integration -- Canada.
National security -- Canada.
Canada -- Race relations.
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McCoy, John S., 1976-
Multiculturalism -- Canada.
Muslims -- Cultural assimilation -- Canada.
Racism -- Canada.
Social integration -- Canada.
National security -- Canada.
Canada -- Race relations.
MARC Display
Protecting
multiculturalism
:
Muslims
,
security
, and
integration
in
Canada
/ John S. McCoy
by
McCoy, John S., 1976-
McGill-Queen's University Press, 2018.
Call #:
305.697 M131p
Subjects
Multiculturalism
--
Canada
.
Muslims
-- Cultural assimilation --
Canada
.
Racism --
Canada
.
Social
integration
--
Canada
.
National
security
--
Canada
.
Canada
-- Race relations.
ISBN:
9780773552791 (pbk.)
Description:
xii, 292 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes:
WorldShare provided record
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Summary:
"In a post-9/11 sea of social and political discord, one state stands apart. As an increasingly powerful anti-Islamic social movement rises in the West,
Canada
alone remains a viable multicultural state. Employing survey and statistical data as well as a series of interviews conducted with religious leaders and policy officials,
Protecting
Multiculturalism
explores public safety and
security
concerns, while pointing out the successes, pitfalls, and sometimes countervailing effects of government measures on
Muslims
in
Canada
. Engaging with debates surrounding the cultural accommodation of diverse communities, John McCoy focuses on two inter-related themes at the heart of the crisis of
multiculturalism
: social
integration
and national
security
. Even in
Canada
, McCoy argues,
Muslims
can face acute xenophobia and racism, problematic national
security
practices, inimical politicians, and other troubling warning signs. Yet, despite these challenges, these diverse communities continue to display remarkable resilience. An open-minded and substantive reflection on the day-to-day realities for Muslim communities,
Protecting
Multiculturalism
seeks a way forward for the Canadian multicultural experiment--a future that is marked by dignity and diversity in an increasingly fraught era."--From publisher.
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