Kottak- what a guy.

so the author of my anthropology book is the biggest prick ever. He often mentions himself and his research in the text, things like, "When I did fieldwork in Brazil I discovered this amazing thing...;" But yesterday, I found what I feel is probably the best quote of the entire book. On talking about people in the U.S. and Canada appreciating diversity, Conrad Phillip Kottak states, "'melting pots' no longer, they are better described as ethnic 'salads' (each ingredient remains distinct, although in the same bowl, with the same dressing)." arent you glad you are all part of an "ethnic salad" ? This guy knows what he's talking about though.. I hear he did some really great fieldwork in Brazil.