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maximum_moxie's review against another edition
3.0
Rather dry and hard to follow in places, but an illuminating reference work for Irish assimilation in America.
teokajlibroj's review against another edition
2.0
A very disappointing book that never answers the question in the title. Instead it is a collection of essays mostly unrelated to each other and only vaguely related to the topic. The most is mostly rambling case studies and anecdotes, with a numbing listing of events with little narrative or explanation.
The focus is also far too narrow, for some reason focusing on Philadelphia around 1840s and 50s, which is only a fraction of the Irish experience. There is never any discussion about what being White actually means.
The focus is also far too narrow, for some reason focusing on Philadelphia around 1840s and 50s, which is only a fraction of the Irish experience. There is never any discussion about what being White actually means.
mcgovey's review against another edition
2.0
An important topic but one of the most poorly written books I’ve ever read
seeduffy's review against another edition
challenging
informative
slow-paced
3.5
An informative, but tough read. Important nonetheless to understand how the victims of colonisation can change attitudes.
bamboobones_rory's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
4.25
An academic book. When I picked it up, I didn't realize it was for an academic audience. Not pop nonfiction. It's informative about an interesting history.
e_money_the_cat's review against another edition
5.0
The afterword alone. This dude eviscerates any counter argument.
Pawsitives: compelling, thorough, well-organized account. Adds clarity to a complex issue. Where the authors voice comes through, it shines as a voice of reason and ethic and not a voice of apologia.
Negatives: reads like a textbook. Which is fine for what it is. I just know some of y’all allergic to that.
Pawsitives: compelling, thorough, well-organized account. Adds clarity to a complex issue. Where the authors voice comes through, it shines as a voice of reason and ethic and not a voice of apologia.
Negatives: reads like a textbook. Which is fine for what it is. I just know some of y’all allergic to that.