Episode 13: Scholar Spotlight & Book Talk with Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack

2019-02-28

For today’s Scholar Spotlight, Daphne and Rachel interview Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack about his new book, The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students. In addition to discussing important findings and implications from his book (15:00), Dr. Jack also provides insight into his academic journey (1:17) and the experiences that shaped his research agenda (9:00). Finally, the professor offers advice on finishing the dissertation (21:05), writing a book proposal and securing a publisher (30:05), and navigating the job m...

For today’s Scholar Spotlight, Daphne and Rachel interview Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack about his new book, The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students. In addition to discussing important findings and implications from his book (15:00), Dr. Jack also provides insight into his academic journey (1:17) and the experiences that shaped his research agenda (9:00). Finally, the professor offers advice on finishing the dissertation (21:05), writing a book proposal and securing a publisher (30:05), and navigating the job market (37:50).

Learn more about and connect with Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack:

Website: https://anthonyabrahamjack.com

Instagram: AAJack07

Twitter: @tony_jack

Book: http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674976894

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