“On The Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians and Woke Warriors” by Dr. Elizabeth Weiss dives into important discussions surrounding anthropology and the pressures of modern ideologies. The book serves as a critique of what some call the “woke” movement, exploring how it seeks to influence various aspects of our lives.
Dr. Weiss shares her personal experiences with cancel culture, particularly regarding contentious issues like repatriation laws and the identification of ancient skeletal remains. Her insights highlight the broader trend of reevaluating our history through a modern lens, which, regardless of your interest in anthropology, is a pressing matter for all of us.
In a time when history and identity can become politicized, Dr. Weiss’s work stands as a call to engage thoughtfully with our past. It encourages readers to consider the implications of rewriting history and the motivations behind such efforts.
“On The Warpath” is a timely contribution to the conversation about how we understand and teach our history in a rapidly changing world.
