Jakub Ferencik
1 min readAug 9, 2024

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Here's a summary for the book:

"Whiteshift" refers to the turbulent transition from a world dominated by racially homogeneous white majorities to one characterized by racially mixed majorities. In this data-driven analysis, political scientist Eric Kaufmann delves into how these demographic shifts in Western societies are reshaping their political landscapes.

The early stages of this transformation have sparked populist upheaval, disrupting the traditional left-right political divide. Kaufmann argues that to prevent more extreme political divisions, it’s essential for both white conservatives and cosmopolitans to see whiteshift as a positive change. He investigates ethnic change in North America and Western Europe, outlining four responses to this transformation: fight, repress, flee, or join. Kaufmann calls for moving beyond superficial discussions of national identity.

Rich in thought-provoking ideas and supported by detailed survey, demographic, and electoral data, Whiteshift promises to reshape how we talk about race in the twenty-first century.

I recommend it ! I enjoyed it very much :)

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Jakub Ferencik
Jakub Ferencik

Written by Jakub Ferencik

Journalist living in Prague | Author of “Up in the Air” and “Beyond Reason” on AMAZON | MA McGill Uni | 750+ articles with 1+ mil. views

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