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Race And Culture Paperback – May 26, 1995
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4.8 out of 5 stars 420 ratings
Encompassing more than a decade of research around the globe, this book shows that cultural capital has far more impact than politics, prejudice, or genetics on the social and economic fates of minorities, nations, and civilization.
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A world view -- Migration and culture -- Conquest and culture -- Race and economics -- Race and politics -- Race and intelligence -- Race and slavery -- Race and history
This seminal book by one of our leading thinkers on race issues will forever change our views on race and ethnicity, culture, and the explosive policy issues that revolve around them, not only in contemporary America but in societies around the world and down through history. Race and Culture brings together more than a decade of research, encompassing dozens of ethnic groups in scores of countries around the world, to challenge most of the fundamental assumptions underlying the whole spectrum of "social science" beliefs and government policies dealing with racial and ethnic minorities. Its thesis is that differences in productive skills and cultural values are the key to understanding the advancement - or regression - of particular groups, particular countries, and whole civilizations. Thomas Sowell concludes that cultural capital has far more impact than politics, prejudice, or genetics on the social and economic fates of minorities, nations, and civilizations. The spread of these skills across the planet, whether through migration or conquest, has shaped much of the history of the world and transformed its landscape. Attempts to achieve through multiculturalism, affirmative action, or other policies what can only be achieved by the development of cultural capital are illusions and distractions only likely to make matters worse
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Print length
348 pages
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About the Author
Thomas Sowell has taught economics at a number of colleges and universities, including Cornell, University of California Los Angeles, and Amherst. He has published both scholarly and popular articles and books on economics, and is currently a scholar in residence at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
Product details
Publisher : Basic Books; Revised ed. edition (May 26, 1995)
Language : English
Paperback : 348 pages
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James
5.0 out of 5 stars All the excellence we've come to expect from works by Thomas Sowell!Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
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Great, like the rest of the series (3 books). Whether or not you agree with his political and policy stances in general, whatever your political position, you'll find this book well worth the read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Literary geniusReviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022
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This is a very well written and researched book. Especially if you are tired of hearing/reading about all the social justice crap on the news and social media. He provides many references for his claims and makes sense out of so much going on in society.
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Stan
5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Thomas SowellReviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
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Jim Butterfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful insights based on extensive data and research.Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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I was afraid that the subject matter might be a little dated because this was written in the ‘90s, but I was wrong. If anything, the insights in this book prove to be somewhat prophetic about how race and culture impact our world today. I especially found the themes that Sowell pointed out as misinterpretations or deliberately discounted to be even more prevalent in 2022.
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4.0 out of 5 stars SOWELL INFORMS WITHOUT PANDERINGReviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
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It is difficult to discuss race in the clamorous environment that characterizes Western Society. Sowell's dialog adroitly slips through sensitive topics while remaining true to the conversation. I intend to use the book as a guide relating to race, culture, and other topics (slavery) addressed in the book. Although the book is by no means a complete anthology on race or culture, it does provide insights sufficient for most to advance their understanding of the deleterious consequences attending those issues. Sowell's dialog can be very entertaining and tends to draw the reader into the contours of history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful global perspective that transcends the current politically inflamed rhetoric.Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
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The author studied major cultural trends from around the world to give thoughtful reflection on our current situation. It helped the reader look at our present and local situation through a different lens. It challenged the reader to re-consider biases based on emotional reaction, quick conclusions and herd mentality.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly ComprehensiveReviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021
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I have read the entire trilogy. Anyone looking to NOT read the entire trilogy should choose this first book because even though it is the shortest one, it is the broadest in scope, more conceptual and easy to digest.
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Edward Hinds Jr.
3.0 out of 5 stars This book seems to be an opinion. Based off of limited fact. .Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022
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It’s is supposed to be a scholarly work, but as the title states it’s his worldview based of of his facts. His facts leave out a lot of important information.
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you have an opinion on matters of race and culture, you must read this.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2020
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Thomas Sowell writes with elegance, clarity and wisdom. His researchers are excellent and Anyone who seeks to understand issues pertaining to race, cannot be truly informed without reading this.
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Patrick Finnegan
5.0 out of 5 stars MasterpieceReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2021
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Another excellent study of some very salient topics from one of the most inspiring public intellectuals of the past century.
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ozpomjohn
5.0 out of 5 stars A host of misconceptions about race ruthlessly puncturedReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2017
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I am a great admirer of the man and have watched everything I can of him via Youtube but felt that I just must have at least a couple of his books to hold in my hand. Full of surprises which give a lie to most popular conceptions of the subject.
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Per Harbo
5.0 out of 5 stars Common sense accompanied by uncommon knowledgeReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2013
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Thomas Sowell, for a lifetime economist and sociologist of considerable reputation, has - scholarly and intellectually - always been the lone wolf that never howled along with his contemporaries in their self-complacent cirkling around in their fancy mainstream fences. In this sense, he has few companions, but impressive predecessors - Hayek and Friedman, to name the most influencial. He owes a lot of his fame to the unique combination of profound knowledge and unwavering common sense that he possesses - and common sense in the Western World around the year 2000 owes a lot to him.
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WY Lam
5.0 out of 5 stars Good bookReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2021
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A good book to read
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Print length
348 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Thomas Sowell has taught economics at a number of colleges and universities, including Cornell, University of California Los Angeles, and Amherst. He has published both scholarly and popular articles and books on economics, and is currently a scholar in residence at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
Product details
Publisher : Basic Books; Revised ed. edition (May 26, 1995)
Language : English
Paperback : 348 pages
Top reviews from the United States
James
5.0 out of 5 stars All the excellence we've come to expect from works by Thomas Sowell!Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
Verified Purchase
Great, like the rest of the series (3 books). Whether or not you agree with his political and policy stances in general, whatever your political position, you'll find this book well worth the read.
One person found this helpful
HelpfulReport abuse
Alan
5.0 out of 5 stars Literary geniusReviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022
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This is a very well written and researched book. Especially if you are tired of hearing/reading about all the social justice crap on the news and social media. He provides many references for his claims and makes sense out of so much going on in society.
HelpfulReport abuse
Stan
5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Thomas SowellReviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
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You will love this book
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Jim Butterfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful insights based on extensive data and research.Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
Verified Purchase
I was afraid that the subject matter might be a little dated because this was written in the ‘90s, but I was wrong. If anything, the insights in this book prove to be somewhat prophetic about how race and culture impact our world today. I especially found the themes that Sowell pointed out as misinterpretations or deliberately discounted to be even more prevalent in 2022.
2 people found this helpful
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Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars SOWELL INFORMS WITHOUT PANDERINGReviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
Verified Purchase
It is difficult to discuss race in the clamorous environment that characterizes Western Society. Sowell's dialog adroitly slips through sensitive topics while remaining true to the conversation. I intend to use the book as a guide relating to race, culture, and other topics (slavery) addressed in the book. Although the book is by no means a complete anthology on race or culture, it does provide insights sufficient for most to advance their understanding of the deleterious consequences attending those issues. Sowell's dialog can be very entertaining and tends to draw the reader into the contours of history.
5 people found this helpful
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CodeZone
5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful global perspective that transcends the current politically inflamed rhetoric.Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
Verified Purchase
The author studied major cultural trends from around the world to give thoughtful reflection on our current situation. It helped the reader look at our present and local situation through a different lens. It challenged the reader to re-consider biases based on emotional reaction, quick conclusions and herd mentality.
One person found this helpful
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Roman
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly ComprehensiveReviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021
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I have read the entire trilogy. Anyone looking to NOT read the entire trilogy should choose this first book because even though it is the shortest one, it is the broadest in scope, more conceptual and easy to digest.
One person found this helpful
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Edward Hinds Jr.
3.0 out of 5 stars This book seems to be an opinion. Based off of limited fact. .Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022
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It’s is supposed to be a scholarly work, but as the title states it’s his worldview based of of his facts. His facts leave out a lot of important information.
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International c.
5.0 out of 5 stars If you have an opinion on matters of race and culture, you must read this.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2020
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Thomas Sowell writes with elegance, clarity and wisdom. His researchers are excellent and Anyone who seeks to understand issues pertaining to race, cannot be truly informed without reading this.
4 people found this helpfulReport abuse
Patrick Finnegan
5.0 out of 5 stars MasterpieceReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2021
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Another excellent study of some very salient topics from one of the most inspiring public intellectuals of the past century.
One person found this helpfulReport abuse
ozpomjohn
5.0 out of 5 stars A host of misconceptions about race ruthlessly puncturedReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2017
Verified Purchase
I am a great admirer of the man and have watched everything I can of him via Youtube but felt that I just must have at least a couple of his books to hold in my hand. Full of surprises which give a lie to most popular conceptions of the subject.
7 people found this helpfulReport abuse
Per Harbo
5.0 out of 5 stars Common sense accompanied by uncommon knowledgeReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2013
Verified Purchase
Thomas Sowell, for a lifetime economist and sociologist of considerable reputation, has - scholarly and intellectually - always been the lone wolf that never howled along with his contemporaries in their self-complacent cirkling around in their fancy mainstream fences. In this sense, he has few companions, but impressive predecessors - Hayek and Friedman, to name the most influencial. He owes a lot of his fame to the unique combination of profound knowledge and unwavering common sense that he possesses - and common sense in the Western World around the year 2000 owes a lot to him.
7 people found this helpfulReport abuse
WY Lam
5.0 out of 5 stars Good bookReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2021
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A good book to read
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