Title Multiculturalism / editor: Justin Healey

Published Balmain, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2000

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Description 44 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm Series Issues in society ; v. 126 Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 126 Contents Chapter 1. Multiculturalism - The Policy: A new agenda for Multicultural Australia; Eight goals of multiculturalism; Australia: a culturally diverse society; Racial tolerance; The pledge of commitment; Historical timetable; Migration; Immigration - the background. -- Chapter 2. Multiculturalism - The Debate: The meaning of multiculturalism; Viewpoints on multicultural Australia; Social cohesion; Does multiculturalism promote social harmony?; Does multiculturalism mean that Australia no longer has its own identity?; Multiculturalism: why it's gone astray; Multiculturalism's critics are wrong; The Hanson debate; Is Australia being swamped by people of any particular origin?; How much government assistance do migrants and refugees receive?; A damaging vision for Australia; Why Hanson appeals to our darker nature; Towards one nation; The menace of multiculturalism; The place where I belong; Howard warms to melting pot; Why our children are tolerant and not racist; Young people speak about identity and Australia's cultural makeup Summary Since 1945, almost 5.7 million people have immigrated to Australia, having a marked influence on all aspects of our society. What is the extent of Australia's current migration program? How has such a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds defined our nation's identity? Does multiculturalism contribute to greater tolerance or division? Analysis Race relations Australian ethnic groups Refugees Immigration Statistics Federal issue Ethnic relations Multiculturalism Notes Includes index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 42) Audience Secondary and tertiary students and teachers Subject Cultural pluralism -- Australia. Multiculturalism -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia. Refugees -- Government policy -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia. Cultural pluralism -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia. Multiculturalism -- Australia. Refugees -- Government policy -- Australia. SUBJECT Australia -- Ethnic relations http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007005690 -- Study and teaching (Secondary) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001009038 Australia -- Emigration and immigration http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh86007504 -- Study and teaching (Secondary) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001009038 Australia -- Race relations http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007100476 -- Study and teaching (Secondary) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001009038 Australia -- Ethnic relations. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007005690 Australia -- Race relations. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007100476 Australia -- Emigration and immigration. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh86007504 Author Healey, Justin. ISBN 1876811358 :

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