N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn't, and Why Book

This book's title is a little deceptive ' it's more of a history of racism in America, using the n-word as a lens through which to view it. There is a lot of good content, and I appreciated Asim's analysis of the use of the n-word and other racial tropes throughout American cultural history. But in the final few chapters he seems to come down heavily on the side of banning the n-word outright, without (I felt) giving much of an opportunity for opposing views. In addition, this opinion seems linked with his distaste for many modern black cultural figures who use the n-word more freely. I thought Asim could have brought a little more nuance to the contemporary discussion.