Of Fear and Strangers - A History of Xenophobia (Paperback)

Over the last few years, it has been impossible to ignore the steady resurgence of xenophobia. The European migrant crisis and immigration from Central America to the United States have placed Western advocates of globalization on the defensive, and a 'New Xenophobia' seems to have emerged out of nowhere. In this fascinating study, George Makari traces the history of xenophobia from its origins to the present day. Often perceived as an ancient word for a timeless problem, 'xenophobia' was in fact only coined a century ago, tied to heated and formative Western debates over nationalism, globalization, race and immigration. From Richard Wright to Sigmund Freud, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, writers and thinkers have long grappled with this most dangerous of phobias. Drawing on their work, Makari demonstrates how we can better understand the problem that is so crucial to our troubled times.

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2023
Authors:	George Makari
Dimensions:	197 x 127mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-27038-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Nationalism Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > General
LSN:	0-300-27038-0
Barcode:	9780300270389

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