Race And Culture: A World View - Softcover

Sowell, Thomas

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Synopsis

From renowned economist Thomas Sowell, an examination of why different races and cultures succeed or fail

“A robust, neo-conservative romp through the minefield of contemporary race relations.”—New York Times

What causes differences between ethnic groups and cultures? Why do some seem to succeed while others struggle?

In this classic book, renowned economist Thomas Sowell answers these questions and more as he dispels common misconceptions about the causes of success—or failure—for different races and cultures. Encompassing more than a decade of research around the globe, Sowell argues that cultural capital has far more impact than politics, prejudice, or genetics on the social and economic fates of minorities, nations, and civilizations.

Bold and compelling, Race and Culture is essential reading for those looking to cut through the muddle of modern racial discourse.

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About the Author

Thomas Sowell is a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. For more than half a century, his writings have appeared in both popular and scholarly publications, on both sides of the Atlantic, and his books have been translated into a dozen foreign languages. After a career as an economist in the government, academia and the corporate world, he has since 1980 been a scholar in residence at the Hoover Institution, devoting his efforts to research and writing, on subjects ranging from the history and influence of intellectuals to education and social policies in countries around the world. His website is www.tsowell.com.

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ISBN 10:  0465067964 ISBN 13:  9780465067961
Publisher: Basic Books, 1994
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