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  • Ibram X. Kendi has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of February 24, 2017.
  • Ibram X. Kendi has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of February 24, 2017.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of February 24, 2017.
  • The 3 books Ibram X. Kendi has mentioned in the most episodes, as of February 24, 2017: Beyond the melting pot, Crania americana and On the Origin of Species.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Ibram X. Kendi aired on February 24, 2017.

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Guest on The Book Review · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

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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  1. Beyond the melting pot

    Nathan Glazer · Recommended · 1 episode

    Beyond the Melting Pot by Nathan Glazer and Daniel Patrick Moynihan is a seminal 1963 sociological study examining the persistence of ethnic and racial identities among major 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”
    The Book Review The History of Race and Racism in America 2017-02-24 Listen at 19:22
    Where to get it
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  2. Crania americana

    Samuel George Morton · Recommended · 1 episode

    Crania americana is a historical and scientific text by Samuel George Morton published in 1839 that attempted to categorize human skulls and intellectual capacities.

    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”
    The Book Review The History of Race and Racism in America 2017-02-24 Listen at 17:48
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. On the Origin of Species

    Charles Darwin · Discussed · 1 episode

    On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is a foundational scientific text that outlines the theory of evolution by means of natural selection.

    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”
    The Book Review The History of Race and Racism in America 2017-02-24 Listen at 17:59
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The History of Race and Racism in AmericaThe Book Review2017-02-243
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged How to Be an Antiracist
“so my next book is tentatively titled how to be an anti-racist”
The Book Review The History of Race and Racism in America 2017-02-24 Listen at 21:00