The New York Times carries in its 28 September 2010 Editorial "Even Sweden" perhaps intentionally too, reminding me of "Even in Sweden" a book I read almost 10 years ago.
When Geographer Allan Pred (1936-2007) wrote Even in Sweden (2000), he was describing the reawakening of racism in Europe, and even in Sweden. Ten years on, with the recent win of the anti-immigrant party in Sweden that caught the world's attention. It looks as if Pred's worst imaginations have come true. This is the kind of prophets that you wish he was wrong!
After learning that he passed away, I think it might be good he did not live long enough to see this day.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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