 kmcolo says: This looks like it could be a very interesting read. Who wants to join me in reading and discussing the book and the issue of race in America? Compelling argument, well at least based on the descriptions. However, consider the source, Shelby Steele. He makes rhetorical arguments, while his brother, Claude Steele does actual psychological research. C.S. has identified dozens of mechanisms through which race remains a disadvantage. In the end, I find C.S.' work more supported by the evidence. Also, S. Steele seems to be ringing a different tune that he did in, "The Content of our Character." Also, what about Sorry, too busy to really continue discussion. I am doing two jobs at work right now, so even my "free time" is not free. Hopefully we are hiring soon. I take note of the title of the book. While at the moment I don't have time to read this book I did have time to read a review on Amazon.com and one review struck me. Although Shelby Steele's substantial intellect is on display in this book, read it as an example of a viewpoint about race and politics, and not as insight into Barack Obama specifically. Much of his views are valid for a biracial intellectual conservative growing up in the racial tension of Chicago in the 1950's like Shelby Steele did, and not valid for a biracial intellectual liberal growing up in the racial diversity of Honolulu and Indonesia in the late 60's & the 70's like Barack Obama. This is a book explaining w... You might be able to see the Moyer's broadcast online. The critique may well be accurate (in fact anyone's book analyzing any subject has some autobiographical impression placed upon it.) but it may also accurately describing the challenge that Obama faces. I've started the book and I would say, at least so far, the title was meant to be provocative (marketing department maybe?) rather than descriptive of Steele's argument. I'll see I suppose when I get it finished. |
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