International handbook on diversity management at work: Country perspectives on diversity and equal treatment

'Diversity management has become fashionable as an extension of equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, but placing the emphasis more on organizational development and change. This Handbook covers no less than sixteen countries with a diverse range of issues, ranging from the caste system in India to the problems of migrants in the Netherlands. Each country is placed in an historical context and a range of policies dealing with gender, ethnic minorities, migrants, age, disability and sexuality are discussed. This Handbook will be essential reading for anyone concerned with human resources.'