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Talk:Essay: Worst Liberal Books (view source)
Revision as of 03:29, September 23, 2011
, 03:29, September 23, 2011My thoughts on the inclusion of ''The Good Earth'' on the list
I question the categorization of these works into fiction and non-fiction works, for a few reasons, perhaps inappropriately phrased as questions. 1) Are we labeling them as such based on the categories the publishers assign them? 2) If so, should we not also consider that these classifications are incorrect? For example, Zinn's work is considered by most reputable historians --and even many less than reputable ones-- as primarily a work of fiction. This criticism stems from his highly flawed approach to historical research that displays numerous examples of sampling error. Is this something we should consider in this article? [[User:KevinDavis|Kevin Davis]] <sup>[[User talk:KevinDavis|Talk]]</sup> 23:24, 22 September 2011 (EDT)
I question the categorization of these works into fiction and non-fiction works, for a few reasons, perhaps inappropriately phrased as questions. 1) Are we labeling them as such based on the categories the publishers assign them? 2) If so, should we not also consider that these classifications are incorrect? For example, Zinn's work is considered by most reputable historians --and even many less than reputable ones-- as primarily a work of fiction. This criticism stems from his highly flawed approach to historical research that displays numerous examples of sampling error. Is this something we should consider in this article? [[User:KevinDavis|Kevin Davis]] <sup>[[User talk:KevinDavis|Talk]]</sup> 23:24, 22 September 2011 (EDT)
== ''The Good Earth'' ==
Although classifying the book as liberal may be questionable to some, I listed it for similar reasoning to that of ''The Dispossessed''. Having studied the book several times and researched 20th century China for several reports, the book has clear ties to early Communist movements in China, as well as other portions of Asia. This merits inclusion on the list, in my eyes. Does anyone have any objections? [[User:KevinDavis|Kevin Davis]] <sup>[[User talk:KevinDavis|Talk]]</sup> 23:29, 22 September 2011 (EDT)