The Ebony Tower
The Ebony Tower
Daphne and Rachel
Episode 13: Scholar Spotlight & Book Talk with Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack
45 minutes Posted Feb 28, 2019 at 6:55 am.
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
Dr. Jack also provides insight into his academic journey
and the experiences that shaped his research agenda
Finally, the professor offers advice on finishing the dissertation
writing a book proposal and securing a publisher
and navigating the job market
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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