The History Of The Asian Community In Britain
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The History Of The Asian Community In Britain
By (Author) Rozina Visram
Hachette Children's Group
Wayland
11th January 2022
United Kingdom
Classifications
Primary and Secondary Educational
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality and inclusio
941.00495
Physical Properties
Paperback
48
Width 194mm, Height 248mm, Spine 8mm
182g
Description
Discover the fascinating history of the Asian community in Britain, from the first settlers to the 21st Century.
Newly updated, The History of the Asian Community in Britain explores why people came to Britain, the problems they faced and the contributions these communities have made to British society. Brought to life with case studies and rarely published photographs, this is an opportunity to get up close to the experiences and vital impact Asian people have had in Britain. Meet pioneers such as Sake Dean Mahomed and Jayaben Desai and find out why the Asian community has been fundamental to Britain's success on the world stage.Author Bio
Rozina Visram is a historian with a special interest in the history of the Asian community. Formerly a school teacher and a lecturer in higher education, she is the author of several publications on the history of Asian migration to Britain.
