Why is there a resurgence of racism in contemporary societies? Drawing on comparative sources, this study analyses some of the most important aspects of racism within the context of contemporary social relations, introducing both students and practitioners to questions of key importance in the study of racism.

Preface.- Theoretical Perspectives.- Historical Perspectives.- Social Relations and Racial Inequality.- Racism, Class and Political Action.- Racism and Anti-Racism.- Identity, Hybridity and New Ethnicities.- Race, Racism and Popular Culture.- Shifting Meanings of Race and Racism.- Guide to Further Reading.- Bibliography.- Index.

'...the kind of book that can only be written by sociologists who have a consummate understanding of the field...This is a compact book, accessibly written, complete with a guide to further reading...which is bound to be an invaluable source for students in the sociology of 'race and ethnicity.' - Sociological Review 'The main strength of the book lies in the fact that it successfully draws together literatures which all too often remain separated, and that it presents complex theoretical and historical material in an accessible manner, but without oversimplification.' - Political Studies

'...the kind of book that can only be written by sociologists who have a consummate understanding of the field...This is a compact book, accessibly written, complete with a guide to further reading...which is bound to be an invaluable source for students in the sociology of 'race and ethnicity.' - Sociological Review 'The main strength of the book lies in the fact that it successfully draws together literatures which all too often remain separated, and that it presents complex theoretical and historical material in an accessible manner, but without oversimplification.' - Political Studies