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Originally posted by webmaster x
Actually, the conception of RACE has moved away from MORPHOLOGICAL markers but towards SOCIAL markers/attitudes/perceptions---please check out the synopses of the books I linked above. Definitely page turners... specially Ignatieff's book.
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I'll check them. The first book seems to have struck a chord, good and bad with readers. Some of the harsher critics (reviews from online readers):
"I picked up this book hoping to have a better understanding of the Irish past, and all I got was a racist slant on an otherwise abused people. It is sad that even in the modern day the Irish must still deal with racist garbage like this. Mr. Ignatiev should try reading more on the Irish before writing a book of half-truths and presumptions."
"Taking Ignatiev seriously will only anger you. Here is another Harvard professor trying to cause controversy and media for himself. Mr. Ignatiev attacks the Irish and blames them for the ills of the black man and pretty much calls them cowards for turning what he calls "White", His use of arcane 18th century material fails to grasp the Irish in there true immigrant form; for that we need to study the 1840's and the Irish genocide. Save your money and do not line the pockets of an Irish Hater."