Whiteshift: Populism, Immigration, and the Future of White Majorities – Eric Kaufmann

This book discusses the erosion of whiteness in Western countries in the face of migration and ethnic dilution patterns. The author makes the point that the rise of right wing populism is not generally about economic issues, but the real and/or perceived decline of the white ethnic majority. He talks a lot about how the left modernists, as he call them, have made it impossible for whites to openly discuss ethnic issues concerning them without being labeled racist or xenophobic.

The author uses mountains of statistical data to make the case that anti-immigration attitudes on the right are not just about foreigners taking jobs of whites or being a drain on social services as frequently suggested in the media and among politicians, but the fear of changing ethnicity. The white population fears becoming the minority.

I did not share some opinions the author offers. As an example I felt he demonstrated inadequate understanding of the uniqueness of the black/white historical relationship in the United States. That’s probably because he is Canadian. Regardless, his arguments throughout the book are well researched and he provides massive amounts of data to support his conclusions. If his research data does not overwhelm you I strongly encourage you to read the whole book. Just make sure you have plenty of time to think about the points he makes and examine his supporting graphs and charts.