Thomas Sowell

Intellectuals and Race

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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
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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.

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