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Camille Owens, "Like Children: Black Prodigy and the Measure of the Human in America" (NYU Press, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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This chapter delves into the speaker's new book, focusing on the historical significance of a photograph of a blind black child prodigy from the late 1800s. It highlights the complex issues surrounding race, intelligence, and societal perceptions in post-reconstruction America.

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