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How the Irish Became White (Routledge Classics)

Noel Ignatiev

'…from time to time a study comes along that truly can be called ‘path breaking,’ ‘seminal,’ ‘essential,’ a ‘must read.’ John Bracey, W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies, University of Massachussetts, Amherst

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On Being with Krista Tippett

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On Being with Krista Tippett

This historical study examines the process by which the Irish gained acceptance as white in America, revealing a history of violence and complicity in racist actions as the price of this acceptance.

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And another place that helped me understand what that price of the ticket really looked like was Noel Ignatiev's book, How the Irish Became White.

— Episode: [Unedited] Eula Biss with Krista Tippett

Episode: [Unedited] Eula Biss with Krista Tippett

This historical study examines the process by which the Irish gained acceptance as white in America, revealing a history of violence and complicity in racist actions as the price of this acceptance.

"

And another place that helped me understand what that price of the ticket really looked like was Noel Ignatiev's book, How the Irish Became White.

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