UK Author Publishes Book about Race Relations

December 20, 2012 (PRLEAP.COM) Entertainment News
"Race, Education, and Immigration Policy," a new book by Frances Benskin, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

In 1948, the ship Empire Windrush brought 500 passengers from Jamaica wishing to start a new life in the United Kingdom.

The immigrants met with varying fates in their adopted country. As to be expected, apprehension was rampant from the sides of both the new arrivals and their host country, resulting in episodes of racial discrimination manifested in schools, gainful employment, career advancement, social movement, and housing.

Current wisdom teaches that advancing equality in all fields of opportunity is advantageous both to nation and economy, and much study and programs have been created to effect such vision.

"Race, Education, and Immigration Policy" by Dr. Frances Benskin is one such attempt, and it adds in scope to a previous work on the same subject.

About the Author:
Dr. Frances Benskin is an advocate where the advancement of education is concerned. She strongly believes that a good education should be available to all children regardless of their backgrounds or origin. Her interest in educational development began as a postgraduate at the University of Keele, England, in an attempt to unravel some of the causes that seemed a barrier to the progress of Black children in schools. Originally from Jamaica, she now resides in London, England.

"Race, Education, and Immigration Policy" is a 142-page paperback with a retail price of $16.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-1534-4. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.