Multicultiphobia

Phil Ryan

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University of Toronto Press
11 May 2010

Society & culture: general; Social discrimination; Ethnic studies; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Social & cultural anthropology; Central government policies

Official multiculturalism, established as Canadian government policy in 1971, has drawn criticism from many scholars and journalists who view it as a potential threat to a strong, unified Canadian society. In this timely and original book, Phil Ryan examines the emergence and influence of these criticisms, which continue to provoke an anxiety he calls ""multicultiphobia."" Although Ryan argues that multicultiphobic discourse is often marred by important errors of fact and interpretation, a systematic inspection of news coverage and parliamentary debates reveals the persistent influence of these critiques and their underlying concerns.

Rather than simply dismissing multicultiphobia, Ryan acknowledges that critics of multiculturalism have identified issues about which Canadians need to talk. Does multiculturalism discourage adaptation and encourage 'cultural walls' between Canadians? Does it promote an 'anything goes' relativism? Finally, what do we - both as supporters and critics of multiculturalism - wish to make of Canada's ethnic diversity? Multicultiphobia perceptively tackles all of these questions by means of a sophisticated analysis that encourages a deeper understanding of the issues at the heart of multiculturalism.

By: Phil Ryan
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 560g
ISBN: 9781442641464
ISBN 10: 1442641460
Pages: 279
Publication Date: 11 May 2010
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Phil Ryan is an associate professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University.

Reviews for Multicultiphobia

'Ryan's book will be of interest to a variety of readers, from political scientists and philosophers to policy-makers and the general public.' -- Chris Durante Journal of Religion & Culture, vol 23:2012