Ethnic diversity and social cohesion: immigration, ethnic fractionalization and potentials for civic action

1. Introduction -- 2. The fragility of social cohesion in ethnically diverse societies -- 3. Elements of a theory on ethnic diversity and social cohesion -- 4. Measuring ethnic diversity -- 5. Beyond measured facts -- 6. Perceptions are not arbitrarily subjective -- 7. The dilemma of inter-ethnic coexistence -- 8. Conclusion.

Drawing attention to the importance of peoples' perceptions of diversity in explaining levels of social cohesion, Ethnic Diversity and Social Cohesion shows how specific types of perceived diversity can help explain the reasons for which ethnic diversity is associated with declines in social cohesion, and the contexts and conditions in which this occurs. The book also outlines potential courses of action, revealing the important roles of residential segregation, children and interethnic partners in overcoming barriers of language, values and cognitive bias

Introduction -- The fragility of social cohesion in ethnically diverse societies -- Elements of a theory on ethnic diversity and social cohesion -- Measuring ethnic diversity -- Beyond measured facts -- Perceptions are not arbitrarily subjective -- The dilemma of inter-ethnic coexistence -- Conclusion