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mapo's review against another edition
challenging
informative
fast-paced
4.0
This book covers so much ground in a very short time — great read
drs's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
A short, clear, and popularly accessible exposition on elite capture and how (and how not) to confront it. This is a great book.
eloise_krabbenhoft's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
notoriousesr's review against another edition
challenging
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informative
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4.25
“Elite capture” is when political elites co-opt radical theory and terminology to serve the oppressive status quo. In this book, Táíwò delves into how “identity politics” went from being a radical Black feminist concept to a weapon of the very racial capitalism it originally critiqued.
Now this is a good book! Succint and readable, yet Táíwò does not sacrifice rigor for approachability. It’s well-sourced, drawing from a clear lineage of radical tradition, and I think it clearly adds to the literature. I especially appreciated the international focus. When it comes to racial politics, it’s easy to fall into US-centrism and ignore the way that white supremacy (and other oppressive systems) function outside of the American context. It is also both hopeful and practical, with clear examples of how we can start to build a “better room” rather than just try to manage the traffic within the room we’re already forced into. My only complaint is that it really could’ve been longer--when it ended, I was like, “That’s it??” Overall, 4 out of 5 radical educators.
Now this is a good book! Succint and readable, yet Táíwò does not sacrifice rigor for approachability. It’s well-sourced, drawing from a clear lineage of radical tradition, and I think it clearly adds to the literature. I especially appreciated the international focus. When it comes to racial politics, it’s easy to fall into US-centrism and ignore the way that white supremacy (and other oppressive systems) function outside of the American context. It is also both hopeful and practical, with clear examples of how we can start to build a “better room” rather than just try to manage the traffic within the room we’re already forced into. My only complaint is that it really could’ve been longer--when it ended, I was like, “That’s it??” Overall, 4 out of 5 radical educators.
nickoftheparty's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
brice_mo's review against another edition
2.0
This is normally the type of book I would be super into, but I just didn't think there was much on offer here that hasn't been stated more effectively elsewhere.