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dukegregory's review
2.0
Lackluster with not enough original thought to even fill its 121 pages. I appreciated the anecdotes (particularly those about the PAIGC), but this feels like an academic work filled with quotes that feel more substantial than the actual essay itself.
fellowtraveler's review against another edition
3.0
Elite Capture offers an effective critique of deference politics, the practice of elites directing attention toward members of disadvantaged groups as a performance of sensitivity or progress. Olúfẹ́mi argues that dynamic tends to be a contrived redistribution of attention, but usually doesn't result in a material redistribution of resources, and is largely directed by the same elites. Instead, Olúfẹ́mi proposes a constructive politics that increases the agency and material access to resources for those disadvantaged groups.
I liked the focus on elite capture, which was novel to me. I followed the theory, but I wasn't able to make the connection with some of the historical examples. Nevertheless, it was an engaging and easy read.
I liked the focus on elite capture, which was novel to me. I followed the theory, but I wasn't able to make the connection with some of the historical examples. Nevertheless, it was an engaging and easy read.
chaz_dickens's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
hbermudes's review
3.0
3.5 - a solid book. it’s short, so worth the time. it is functional and super relevant for activist work. like other reviewers have mentioned, it is a little bit clunky. i don’t think the theoretical narratives were connected strongly to the real life examples he gave, but nonetheless, this is a very reference-able book.