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A review by brassplayer
Critical Race Theory, An Introduction by Richard Delgado
3.0
This book provides a decent introduction to a controversial theory. The basic principles of Critical Race Theory certainly have merit, but the theory needs a thorough, unbiased analysis by scholars who have no preconceived notions as to the validity of its principles.
Every time I hear a politician or a religious leader on their soapbox proclaiming that a book needs to be banned (as this book apparently has been in Arizona), I encourage everyone I know to get a copy of the book and read it as soon as they can. When someone is calling for something to be banned, we can be certain that there is something in it that they do not want us to know. If there is something in it that they don't want us to know, then there is likely at least some degree of truth in it.
This begs the question: why are some people so afraid of others (especially teenagers) learning about the principles of Critical Race Theory? Are these people afraid that others might (gasp!) learn some of the not-so-pleasant truth about our country's history? If not, then why not let people study it and draw their own conclusions?
Every time I hear a politician or a religious leader on their soapbox proclaiming that a book needs to be banned (as this book apparently has been in Arizona), I encourage everyone I know to get a copy of the book and read it as soon as they can. When someone is calling for something to be banned, we can be certain that there is something in it that they do not want us to know. If there is something in it that they don't want us to know, then there is likely at least some degree of truth in it.
This begs the question: why are some people so afraid of others (especially teenagers) learning about the principles of Critical Race Theory? Are these people afraid that others might (gasp!) learn some of the not-so-pleasant truth about our country's history? If not, then why not let people study it and draw their own conclusions?