I read this book and I felt that it was a very interesting read. I consider myself pretty well read and I picked up a few new facts
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I think that the author is "looking in" at this "Elite Society" rather than describing what its actually like to be a part of it. On a side note, I think that his book "Member of the Club" was much better.
I know folks that belong to most of the organizations mentioned in the book and they are just "regular" people to me. Unfortunately, the manner in which the book was edited seems to slant towards the "snobbiness" (perceived or real) by people.
I don't think that all of the people are "emulating white people". Its a matter of how you are raised and what you have experienced. I know folks that "have old money" and are as down to earth as you can be. AND.....I know some folks who are , well aren't monied and they are as snobby as you can get (Remember Regine from Living Single?)
I guess I'm just saying what Ms. Discogoddess already pointed out. Black folks are not a monolithic group and most groups self segregate based on heritage.