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The Trouble With Diversity: How We Learned To Love Identity And Ignore Inequality,Used
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A Withering Examination Of How The Celebration Of Cultural And Ethnic Difference Obscures Our Yawning Economic Divide . . . This Is A Refreshing, Angry, And Important Book.' The Atlantic Monthlyacclaimed As 'Eloquent' (Chicago Tribune), 'Cogent' (The New Yorker), And 'Impossible To Disagree With' (The Washington Post); Excoriated As A 'Wildly Implausible' Product Of 'The Shock And Awe' School Of Political Argument' (Slate), The Trouble With Diversity Argues That Our Enthusiastic Celebration Of 'Difference' Masks Our Neglect Of The Difference That Really Mattersthe One Between Rich And Poor. A Magnificent Skewer Of Pieties, Walter Benn Michaels Takes On The Many Manifestations Of Our Devotionfrom Affirmative Action, To The Worship Of Multiculturalism, To The Obsession With Heritage And Identitydemonstrating That Diversity Offers A False Vision Of Social Justice, One That Conveniently Costs Us Nothing. In A Daring Break With Both The Left And The Right, He Calls For Less Attention To The Illusory Distinction Of Culture And More Attention To The Real Discrepancies Of Class And Wealth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Trouble with Diversity'? A: The main theme of 'The Trouble with Diversity' is the critique of how celebrating cultural and ethnic differences can obscure significant economic inequalities. The author argues that this focus on diversity diverts attention from the more pressing issue of class and wealth disparity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Trouble with Diversity'? A: The author of 'The Trouble with Diversity' is Walter Benn Michaels, a prominent critic and scholar known for his insights on identity and economic policy.
- Q: When was 'The Trouble with Diversity' published? A: 'The Trouble with Diversity' was published on July 24, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'The Trouble with Diversity' is paperback.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Trouble with Diversity' have? A: 'The Trouble with Diversity' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What are some key criticisms mentioned in 'The Trouble with Diversity'? A: Key criticisms in 'The Trouble with Diversity' include the portrayal of the celebration of diversity as a false vision of social justice and the argument that it distracts from real issues of economic inequality.
- Q: Is 'The Trouble with Diversity' suitable for academic study? A: 'The Trouble with Diversity' is suitable for academic study, particularly in courses related to economic policy, cultural studies, and social justice, as it offers critical insights and arguments about identity and inequality.
- Q: What is the edition of 'The Trouble with Diversity'? A: 'The Trouble with Diversity' is available in the First Edition.
- Q: What genre does 'The Trouble with Diversity' belong to? A: 'The Trouble with Diversity' belongs to the genre of Economic Policy & Development.
- Q: What are some reviews or critiques of 'The Trouble with Diversity'? A: Reviews of 'The Trouble with Diversity' include praise for its eloquence and cogency from sources like The New Yorker and The Washington Post, while it has also faced criticism for its provocative arguments from outlets such as Slate.