Dyson, Michael Eric

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Michael Eric Dyson is sociology professor at Georgetown University. His nonfiction primarily focuses on the social issues confronting African-Americans: urban youth, education, culture, and racial inequality. He also writes biographies about culturally influential men like Martin Luther King and Tupac Shakur. Dyson combines a highly intellectual approach with a street sensibility and, as such, he's been dubbed a hip-hop intellectual. His writing style is direct, unadorned, and engaging. His voice is that of an intelligent teacher who really wants you to understand what he's talking about. Start with: Know What I Mean?
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Dyson, Michael Eric
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Michael Eric Dyson is sociology professor at Georgetown University. His nonfiction primarily focuses on the social issues confronting African-Americans: urban youth, education, culture, and racial inequality. He also writes biographies about culturally influential men like Martin Luther King and Tupac Shakur. Dyson combines a highly intellectual approach with a street sensibility and, as such, he's been dubbed a hip-hop intellectual. His writing style is direct, unadorned, and engaging. His voice is that of an intelligent teacher who really wants you to understand what he's talking about. Start with: Know What I Mean?
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