Bob Carter Knihy

The book explores the challenges social scientists face in conceptualizing race, highlighting the diminishing relevance of traditional race concepts in sociology. It critiques existing frameworks and proposes a realist approach to understanding race and researching racism and discrimination. By examining postwar migration to the UK and transracial adoption debates in the UK and USA, the author illustrates how this new perspective can radically transform discussions about race concepts and empirical research in social science.

The book offers a comprehensive socialist analysis of the rising dominance of non-manual workers in the class structure of Western capitalist societies. It explores the implications of this shift, examining how it affects social dynamics and economic power. By addressing the evolving nature of labor and class, it provides insights into contemporary capitalism and its challenges.

Set against the backdrop of early American frontier life, Kaskaskia explores the challenges and triumphs of a small community in the Illinois Territory. The narrative delves into the lives of its diverse inhabitants, highlighting their struggles with nature, conflict, and cultural clashes. Rich in historical detail, the story captures the essence of resilience and the pursuit of a better life amidst the uncertainties of a burgeoning nation. Themes of community, survival, and the quest for identity resonate throughout this compelling tale.