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- An enlarged edition of Thomas Sowell's brilliant examination of the origins of economic disparitiesEconomic and other outcomes differ vastly among individuals, groups, and nations.
- About the Author: Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
- 320 Pages
- Social Science, Social Classes & Economic Disparity
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About the Book
"Originally published in hardcover and ebook by Basic Books in March 2018"--Title page verso.Book Synopsis
An enlarged edition of Thomas Sowell's brilliant examination of the origins of economic disparitiesEconomic and other outcomes differ vastly among individuals, groups, and nations. Many explanations have been offered for the differences. Some believe that those with less fortunate outcomes are victims of genetics. Others believe that those who are less fortunate are victims of the more fortunate.
Discrimination and Disparities gathers a wide array of empirical evidence to challenge the idea that different economic outcomes can be explained by any one factor, be it discrimination, exploitation, or genetics. This revised and enlarged edition also analyzes the human consequences of the prevailing social vision of these disparities and the policies based on that vision--from educational disasters to widespread crime and violence.
Review Quotes
"[Sowell] writes on economics in a manner that is not only accessible, but also relevant and even riveting."--The Conservative Woman
"A sane, balanced and highly informed discussion of many of the central issues of the day."--Washington Times
"Everything Dr. Sowell writes is worth reading, but this book couldn't be more timely. If there is any topic that needs a strong dose of empirical data and common sense, it is this one."--Power Line
"Few works on politically explosive topics maintain such a consistent focus on empirical evidence while avoiding rhetorical jabs at opponents...those who cling to this dogma with religious fervor will likely avoid Sowell's fact-filled book like kryptonite. Folks with less dogmatic proclivities, however, would do well to peruse this concise work."--American Thinker
"Sowell's calm and calculated look at racial disparity in America is a stunning work of brevity and reason."--Federalist
"Throughout his career, Thomas Sowell has been fearless in confronting uncomfortable facts about human nature and ill-conceived public policies. His new book, Discrimination and Disparities, is the latest in a long line of works that calmly but persuasively shatter myths and ideological beliefs about race, ethnicity, economics, history, and culture."--New York Journal of Books
"Timely...a must-read."--Rush Limbaugh, The Limbaugh Letter
"In this provocative book, Thomas Sowell turns the tables on those who automatically link disparate outcomes to discrimination. He begins by focusing instead on the myriad of factors that need to come together for success. Before we can explain why people fall behind in life, we must first understand what life demands for success.... Native intelligence by itself does not guarantee success. Hard work is important, but nature can be capricious. Who knew that being first born is a persistent factor for success in life? The book is chock full of such pertinent observations, none of which reflect discrimination by anyone. The book is a wonderful short introduction to the thought of one of our most important social thinkers."--Gerald P. O'Driscoll, Jr., Senior Fellow, CATO Institute
"Thomas Sowell's Discrimination and Disparities is must reading for anyone who wants to understand what drives economic and social inequality among different groups. Sowell has spent a career bringing clarity and insight to heated public policy discussions that too often lack both. And no topic today is more in need of the Sowell treatment than the one surrounding racial and ethnic disparities. You don't need a Ph.D. to understand this book, and having read it you will be far better informed than most of the academic and media elites sounding off on the subject."
--Jason Riley, author of Please Stop Helping Us and False Black Power?
About the Author
Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the author of dozens of books including Charter Schools and Their Enemies, winner of the 2021 Hayek Book Prize. He is the recipient of numerous other awards, including the National Humanities Medal, presented by the President of the United States in 2003.Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Social Classes & Economic Disparity
Publisher: Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Thomas Sowell
Language: English
Street Date: March 5, 2019
TCIN: 54524231
UPC: 9781541645639
Item Number (DPCI): 248-94-0107
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Well written. Intelligent and based on fact not feelings