I've read it, along with several of his other books, and it's an excellent read. He's such an interesting guy. Well educated, politically progressive (and a Trump hater) yet he takes heterodox views on racial issues.
One is free to read his book and disagree with him but he's not some partisan bomb thrower. There's a reason this book is getting so much attention and its because he articulates well what many people are thinking.
Jack (02-17-2022)
cancel2 2022 (02-18-2022)
I'll throw this out there. The guy has been black all his life, written multiple books on racial issues and is on regular podcasts discussing racial issues. Yet he's not qualified to speak on this subject?
One does not have to agree with his viewpoint and perspective but trying to claim he's not qualified? Naw...
cancel2 2022 (02-18-2022), Jack (02-17-2022)
John McWhorter is a literature and language professor. He teaches linguistics classes.
The reason universities don't hire him to be a professor of political science, anthropology, or sociology is because he doesn't have the training or expertise in those fields.
He is a minor celebrity capable of selling books and making money for a publisher. I will give his opinion the same weight as any other celebrity. In short, I generally don't pay money for a book presenting the opinions of celebrities.
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Guno צְבִי (02-17-2022)
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