A Tolerant Nation?

Mae gan Gymru boblogaeth o dras amrywiol, a chaiff ei chydnabod gan lawer fel gwlad groesawgar oddefgar, di-densiwn. Yn y gyfrol hon, ceir archwiliad beirniadol o'r syniad poblogaidd hwn, sy'n defnyddio tystiolaeth o hanes modern Cymru a'r sefyllfa gyfoes, a safbwyntiau haneswyr, cymdeithasegwyr, dadansoddwyr diwylliannol, ac arbenigwyr polisi cymdeithasol. Mae'n gosod Cymru mewn cyd-destun byd-eang, yn cyflwyno patrymau penodol ac amlwg o gymysgu diwylliannol, ac yn ystyried effaith datganoli ar bolisi.

‘The need to keep track of social changes in Wales since devolution has never been greater. This new edition is an excellent contribution to the study of ethnic diversity and multiculturalism from scholars in a variety of disciplines. It goes a long way towards explaining how narratives of nationality in Wales are accommodating to the fact of ethnic diversity. Devolved government in Wales has opened up new avenues for policy which diverge from those elsewhere in the rest of the United Kingdom. This fascinating book clearly shows how myth, history, demographic change and global influences all play a part in shaping the project of “a tolerant Welsh nation”.’
–Professor Howard Davis, School of Social Sciences, Bangor University

‘At a time when racism is increasing across the United Kingdom and more widely, this book provides a welcome counterpart in arguing for tolerance between majority and minority populations. Focused on the experience of minorities in Wales, it provides both historical and contemporary insights and, particularly useful, a glimpse of what life is like for the growing minority population in rural areas. It is a pathbreaking and important book.’
–Professor Gary Craig, Durham University

'... brings together a wealth of facts, figures, individuals' stories and viewpoints on ethnic diversity in Wales over time - something much needed.' (Black and Asian Association Newsletter). 'A Tolerant Nation? is important, a seminal contribution to the literature on race and ethnic diversity in Wales...highly recommended.' Contemporary Wales 'Those who have an interest in Wales will find this book invaluable. Those wishing to ask similar questions about other cases will also find much of interest. The book stimulates thinking on the ways in which ethnic diversity provides challenges and opportunities to all communities.' Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism '...an important volume, which contains a number of fine essays and merits a wide audience.' Welsh History Review