“The political and ideological challenges of reconciling republicanism with the demands of diversity are well illustrated by Azouz Begag’s fine study, Ethnicity and Equality: France in the Balance.”—Richard Wolin, The Nation
(Richard Wolin
The Nation 20090301)
"Ethnicity and Equality is a powerful book which should be read by all those that are interested in issues of race, racism and multiracialism to understand its constraints and bottlenecks to a fully integrated society."—Mwelwa C. Musambachime, International Journal of World Peace
(Mwelwa C. Musambachime
International Journal of World Peace 20080501)
"Anyone with an interest in post-colonial cultures and ethnic relations will find Begag''s writings both stimulating and perceptive."—Mathilde von Bulow, Oxford Journal
(Mathilde von Bulow
Oxford Journal 20060710)
“The text is often autobiographical and anecdotal in nature. . . . Instead of lessening the text’s value, the honesty and forthrightness with which it is written is refreshing. . . . It is, to a large degree this kind of intermingling of the personal and historical that makes Ethnicity and Equality such a pleasure to read.”—Gretchen Head, Arab Studies Journal
(Gretchen Head
Arab Studies Journal 20060710)
“Azouz Begag offers a compelling analysis of the unrest in the urban banlieues of the past thirty years and calls for changes in the failed ‘French model of integration.’ Alec Hargreaves''s seamless translation and incisive introduction frame Begag''s groundbreaking study and blueprint for ethnic harmony.”—Christopher P. Pinet, editor in chief of the French Review
(Christopher P. Pinet 20060710)
“A witty, humorous and at the same time profound and moving analysis of the current situation in crisis-ridden areas of French cities which not only presents facts but also proposes sound and reasonable solutions.”—Professor Dina Sherzer, Department of French and Italian, University of Texas at Austin
(Dina Sherzer )
“This book should be required reading for anyone interested in the challenges posed by living in an increasingly globalized world in which the accompanying cultural, religious, social, and political transformations force us to rethink our own identity.”—Dominic Thomas, author of Black France: Colonialism, Immigration, and Transnationalism
(Dominic Thomas )
