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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]] ^{[[User talk:KevinDavis|Talk]]} 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]] ^{[[User talk:KevinDavis|Talk]]} 23:24, 22 September 2011 (EDT)

:I think it's a useful distinction, so I added "published as" before the category titles, hopefully this is an acceptable compromise to you. --[[User:DrDean|DrDean]] 23:31, 22 September 2011 (EDT)

:I think it's a useful distinction, so I added "published as" before the category titles, hopefully this is an acceptable compromise to you. --[[User:DrDean|DrDean]] 23:31, 22 September 2011 (EDT)

== ''The Good Earth'' ==

== ''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]] ^{[[User talk:KevinDavis|Talk]]} 23:29, 22 September 2011 (EDT)

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]] ^{[[User talk:KevinDavis|Talk]]} 23:29, 22 September 2011 (EDT)

:My apologies on the omission; I forgot to mention that the author of ''The Good Earth'', Pearl S. Buck, had strong political, multicultural leanings. She spent most of her early life in China, without having any significant and/or stated reasoning for doing so, which should immediately draw suspicion. Many businessmen lived in China around that time or in the years prior, but without a valid reason, her political leanings are certainly open to further inspection. This should label her work as initially suspect until further review. [[User:KevinDavis|Kevin Davis]] ^{[[User talk:KevinDavis|Talk]]} 23:33, 22 September 2011 (EDT)

:My apologies on the omission; I forgot to mention that the author of ''The Good Earth'', Pearl S. Buck, had strong political, multicultural leanings. She spent most of her early life in China, without having any significant and/or stated reasoning for doing so, which should immediately draw suspicion. Many businessmen lived in China around that time or in the years prior, but without a valid reason, her political leanings are certainly open to further inspection. This should label her work as initially suspect until further review. [[User:KevinDavis|Kevin Davis]] ^{[[User talk:KevinDavis|Talk]]} 23:33, 22 September 2011 (EDT)