Thomas Sowell
Intellectuals and Race
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465058723
- author:
- Thomas Sowell
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Basic Civitas Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 6.20 (w) x 9.30 (h) x 0.90 (d)
- Genre:
- Political Theory & Ideology, Ethnic & Race Relations, Politics & Government - General & Miscellaneous, U.S. Politics - General & Miscellaneous, Discrimination & Prejudice
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Thomas Sowell's Intellectuals and Race is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of intellectuals in shaping societal attitudes towards race. The book examines the evolution of intellectual views on race over time, revealing a pattern of clustering towards one end of the spectrum in the early 20th century and the other in the late 20th century. Sowell argues that the impact of intellectuals' ideas and crusades on society is a key concern, as these ideas have often been counterproductive and disastrous, not only for specific racial or ethnic groups but also for societies as a whole. The book delves into the incentives, visions, and rationales that drive intellectuals to such conclusions, providing a nuanced understanding of the complex issues at play.