And no topic today is more in need of the Sowell treatment than the one surrounding racial and ethnic disparities. Sowell has spent a career bringing clarity and insight to heated public policy discussions that too often lack both. O'Driscoll, Jr., Senior Fellow, CATO Institute, "Sowell's calm and calculated look at racial disparity in America is a stunning work of brevity and reason."- Federalist, " writes on economics in a manner that is not only accessible, but also relevant and even riveting."- The Conservative Woman, "Thomas Sowell's Discrimination and Disparities is must reading for anyone who wants to understand what drives economic and social inequality among different groups. The book is a wonderful short introduction to the thought of one of our most important social thinkers."- Gerald P.
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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. Hard work is important, but nature can be capricious. Native intelligence by itself does not guarantee success. Before we can explain why people fall behind in life, we must first understand what life demands for success. He begins by focusing instead on the myriad of factors that need to come together for success. Folks with less dogmatic proclivities, however, would do well to peruse this concise work."- American Thinker, "In this provocative book, Thomas Sowell turns the tables on those who automatically link disparate outcomes to discrimination.
If there is anytopic that needs a strong dose of empirical data and common sense, it is thisone."- 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. Sowellwrites is worth reading, but this book couldn't be more timely. 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, "A sane, balanced and highly informeddiscussion of many of the central issues of the day."- Washington Times, "Everything Dr. "Throughout his career, Thomas Sowell has been fearless in confronting uncomfortable facts about human nature and ill-conceived public policies.
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