Description
Cancel This Book is a compelling exploration of the no-cancellation culture that has become prevalent in our society. Written by progressive author Dan Kovalik, this enlightening text dives deep into the phenomenon of public shaming and the suppression of open debate. As more individuals face backlash for their opinions or perceived offenses related to the evolving norms of race and gender, Kovalik seeks to provide clarity and understanding. This brand new edition, published by Skyhorse Publishing, includes a dust jacket and highlights the pivotal arguments surrounding the 'cancellation' of well-meaning individuals who may simply be unaware of the latest social expectations. With its ISBN 9781510764989, this book is not just a critique of the cancel culture but also a call for redemption and open dialogue. Kovalik challenges the often-counterproductive nature of cancellation and how it undermines true progress in social equality, urging readers to reconsider what accountability means in today's society. With free shipping offered, your order will be delivered within 6 weeks. Once placed, orders for this thought-provoking book cannot be canceled. Embrace the conversation around critical issues, and gain insight into maintaining meaningful discourse in a time of heightened sensitivity and division with Cancel This Book.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781510764989
Format: With dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
Examining a phenomenon that is sweeping the country,Cancel This Book shines the spotlight on the suppression of open and candid debate.
The public shaming of individuals for actual or perceived offenses, often against emerging notions of proper racial and gender norms and relations, has become commonplace. In a number of cases, the shaming is accompanied by calls for the offending individuals to lose their jobs, positions, or other status. Frequently, those targeted for “cancellation” simply do not know the latest, ever-changing norms (often related to language) that they are accused of transgressing—or they have honest questions about issues that have been deemed off-limits for debate and discussion.
Cancel This Book offers a unique perspective from Dan Kovalik, a progressive author who supports the ongoing movements for racial and gender equality and justice, but who is concerned about the prevalence of “cancelling” people, and especially of people who are well-intentioned and who are themselves allied with these movements.
While many progressives believe that “cancelling” others is a form of activism and holding others accountable,Cancel This Bookargues that “cancellation” is oftentimes counter-productive and destructive of the very values which the “cancellers” claim to support. And indeed, we now see instances in the workplace where employers are using this spirt of “cancellation” to pit employees against each other, to exert more control over the workforce and to undermine worker and labor solidarity.
Kovalik observes that many progressives are quietl
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781510764989
Format: With dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
Examining a phenomenon that is sweeping the country,Cancel This Book shines the spotlight on the suppression of open and candid debate.
The public shaming of individuals for actual or perceived offenses, often against emerging notions of proper racial and gender norms and relations, has become commonplace. In a number of cases, the shaming is accompanied by calls for the offending individuals to lose their jobs, positions, or other status. Frequently, those targeted for “cancellation” simply do not know the latest, ever-changing norms (often related to language) that they are accused of transgressing—or they have honest questions about issues that have been deemed off-limits for debate and discussion.
Cancel This Book offers a unique perspective from Dan Kovalik, a progressive author who supports the ongoing movements for racial and gender equality and justice, but who is concerned about the prevalence of “cancelling” people, and especially of people who are well-intentioned and who are themselves allied with these movements.
While many progressives believe that “cancelling” others is a form of activism and holding others accountable,Cancel This Bookargues that “cancellation” is oftentimes counter-productive and destructive of the very values which the “cancellers” claim to support. And indeed, we now see instances in the workplace where employers are using this spirt of “cancellation” to pit employees against each other, to exert more control over the workforce and to undermine worker and labor solidarity.
Kovalik observes that many progressives are quietl