DuBois did important research

We touched on his 3 most compelling concepts - the colortocracy, the veil, and two-ness.  He used a combination of statistical analysis and what Weber would call "verstehen" to understand African Americans.  Only since 1960s has he gotten his due respect in America.  In Europe he met with Weber and other important Sociologists of the time, whereas he was more isolated or "caught" in the "color line" in America.  In his case you might wish to read on past the assigned introduction because his writing is fluid and important to read as an American. I have some DuBois notes on line already and by tomorrow I will have more notes.