Immigrants, Minorities and Race Relations

A Bibliography of Theses and Dissertations

Presented at British and Irish Universities, 1900-1981

By Victor F. Gilbert and Darshan Singh Tatla 

This classified list of some 1700 theses and dissertations presented at British and Irish universities between 1900 and 1981 (with an addenda of a small number of 1982 items) is the first bibliography to give comprehensive coverage of theses on immigrant communities, ethnic and other minorities and race relations.

Theses cover a broad spectrum, both in time and subject. the time span ranges from ancient history, through medieval immigrant communities and slavery and the slave trade, to contemporary topics such as the Asian community in Great Britain, the Catholics in Northern Ireland and the Palestinians in Israel. As well as dealing with racial minority groups, there are sections for religious and political minorities.

Entries are arranged in two main sections: General and Theoretical Studies, arranged by subject; and National and Regional Studies, arranged geographically and further subdivided by subject where necessary. There is a detailed subject index as well as an author.

An introductory essay by Colin Holmes, Joint Editor, Immigrants and Minorities, surveys the history of immigration into Great Britain, concentrating particularly on immigration since World War II. It describes journals and other writings in the field, and looks specifically at the contribution made by historians to our understanding of immigrant and minority life.

The bibliography will be essential for anyone researching the field of minority group relations in any area of the world.

Published New York: Mansell Publishing Limited 1984.