Race Matters : An International Legal Analysis of Race Discrimination

Exploring the key legal issues in combating race discrimination, Race Matters provides readers with a detailed understanding of the issue of inequality. At its heart is an aim to increase the likelihood of achieving racial equality at both the national and international levels - in so doing it examines the primary role of legislation and its impact on the court process. It also discusses the two most important trade agreements of our day - the North American Free Trade Agreement and the European Union Treaty - in a historical and compelling analysis of racial discrimination. By providing a detailed examination of the relationship between race and the law, the book will be an important resource for those concerned with equality. Exploring the key legal issues in combatting race discrimination, Race Matters provides readers with a detailed understanding of the issue of inequality. At its heart is an aim to increase the likelihood of achieving racial equality at both the national and international levels - in so doing it examines the primary role of legislation, and its impact on the court process. It also discusses the two most important trade agreements of our day - the North American Free Trade Agreement and the European Union Treaty - in a historical analysis of racial discrimination. By providing a detailed examination of the relationship between race and the law, the book will be an important resource for those concerned with equality."--BOOK JACKET Introduction To Race Matters -- Race Matters In Race Relations -- Race Matters In The United Nations -- Race Matters In Australia And New Zealand -- Race Matters In Africa And South Africa -- Race Matters In Canada, Mexico And The United States -- Race Matters In The North American Free Trade Agreement -- Race Matters In The United Kingdom And Ireland -- Race Matters In The European Union -- Conclusion To Race Matters. Anne-marie Mooney Cotter. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 299-304) And Index. Dedication Contents Biography Introduction to Race Matters Race Matters in Race Relations Race Matters in the United Nations Race Matters in Africa and South Africa Race Matters in Canada, Mexico and the United States Race Matters in the North American Free Trade Agreement Race Matters in the European Union Conclusion to Race Matters Bibliography Index