A critical study of the issues which are fundamental to the understanding of race and racism in modern Britain, this book examines the history of recent issues, the development of central and local government policies, the role of racist organizations, urban unrest and social change.

Theories of race and racism - an overview; race and immigration in British politics - the historical context; the politics of immigration since 1945; race relations policies and the political process; urban politics and racial inequality; policing, law and order and urban unrest; racism, nationalism and ideology; black politics and the struggle for equality; protest, racism and social change; rethinking the politics of racism.