New xenophobia /

Xenophobia, the fear or dislike of strangers, can be seen throughout the course of history in the form of communal riots, racist attacks, religious hatred and genocide. Here, Tabish Khair studies this fear in a historical, philosophical and socio-economic context, offering fresh perspectives on the...

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Main Author: Khair, Tabish
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi, India : Oxford University Press, 2016.
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Summary:Xenophobia, the fear or dislike of strangers, can be seen throughout the course of history in the form of communal riots, racist attacks, religious hatred and genocide. Here, Tabish Khair studies this fear in a historical, philosophical and socio-economic context, offering fresh perspectives on the rise of ethnic, cultural and religious politics in today's age of globalisation.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199086368
0199086362