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Every book Ibram X. Kendi recommended on podcasts
Ibram X. Kendi appeared on The Book Review podcast to discuss the history of race and racism in America, offering historical context and book recommendations for readers seeking a deeper understanding of the subject. Ibram X. Kendi recommended Samuel George Morton's 1839 historical work Crania Americana, while noting that it is not necessarily a fluid read. Additionally, Ibram X. Kendi mentioned Beyond the Melting Pot, a 1963 book written by Nathan Glazer and Daniel Patrick Moynihan, noting that it was a noteworthy work left off standard reading lists. Expanding on historical scientific ideas, Ibram X. Kendi also discussed Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, explaining how its evolutionary theory ultimately ended the reign of polygenesis in the nineteenth century.
Books recommended by Ibram X. Kendi
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Beyond the melting pot
Beyond the Melting Pot by Nathan Glazer and Daniel Patrick Moynihan is a classic sociological study examining ethnic and racial groups in New York City.
Recommended“I would say Beyond The Melting Pot which was a book that was written in 1963 by Daniel Patrick Mahan and Nathan Glazer”
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Crania americana
Crania Americana by Samuel George Morton is an 1839 historical and scientific text notorious for attempting to classify human races through cranial measurements.
Recommended“I would say crania America but it's not necessarily a fluid read many of these other books but I think that was published in 1839 by Samuel MO”
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On the Origin of Species
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is the foundational scientific text establishing the theory of evolution by natural selection and detailing its profound impacts on modern biology and human thought.
Discussed“yes and and I think many Americans since they've since they've heard of Charles Darwin in the Origin of Species what they don't recognize is that book in evolutionary theory ended the reign of what was known as polygenesis”
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Books Ibram X. Kendi wrote
- How to Be an Antiracist
- How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
- Antiracist Baby
- Barracoon
- Stamped from the Beginning
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| The History of Race and Racism in America | The Book Review | 2024-07-18 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“so my next book is tentatively titled how to be an anti-racist”