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I'm curious as to which parts you agreed and disagreed with. Looking for different perspectives. :)
His description of Detroit and Chicago as the "killing fields" was offensive. Especially when he praises Mao's writings. It would be like calling Ferguson the American Holocaust.
Thanks for clarifying. I think it is an ideal book for advanced students in the age range considered. Further, I would hope it leads to rich discussions in the classroom afterwards. It can be read in a single sitting. I am curious though. You stated that you found "much" to disagree with. After researching the Prince Jones case,
It struck me that the book could be utilized in several classes at once. But again, you disagree with "much", or is it you disagree "very much" about the one thing you mentioned?
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His description of Detroit and Chicago as the "killing fields" was offensive. Especially when he praises Mao's writings. It would be like calling Ferguson the American Holocaust.
Thanks for clarifying. I think it is an ideal book for advanced students in the age range considered. Further, I would hope it leads to rich discussions in the classroom afterwards. It can be read in a single sitting. I am curious though. You stated that you found "much" to disagree with. After researching the Prince Jones case,It struck me that the book could be utilized in several classes at once. But again, you disagree with "much", or is it you disagree "very much" about the one thing you mentioned?
