How to Be an Antiracist

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Ibram X. Kendi published How to Be an Antiracist in 2019, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of politics & society from United States. The book's treatment of racism, antiracism, America, policy accounts for much of its enduring reputation. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Among its recognitions: Goodreads Choice Award 2019. Its aggregate editorial score of 46/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. What distinguishes How to Be an Antiracist is how it handles its central concerns — racism, antiracism, America, policy — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Ibram X. Kendi's role in the literature of United States is well established. How to Be an Antiracist can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.

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