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PublisherBasic Books
ISBN-10154164560X
ISBN-139781541645608
eBay Product ID (ePID)8038767281
Product Key Features
Book TitleDiscrimination and Disparities
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicPolitical Economy, Public Policy / Economic Policy, Economics / Theory, Free Enterprise
GenrePolitical Science, Business & Economics
AuthorThomas Sowell
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight13.5 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2018-931583
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsGerald P. O'Driscoll, Jr., Senior Fellow, Cato Institute "In this provocative book, Thomas Sowell turns the table on those who automatically link disparate outcomes to discrimination. He begins by focusing instead on the myriad of factors that need to come together for success. Before we can explain why people fall behind in life, we must first understand what life demands for success. Sometimes individuals have all the prerequisites but one, and consequently fall short. Native intelligence by itself does not guarantee success. Hard work is important, but nature can be capricious. 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. The book is a wonderful short introduction to the thought of one of our most important social thinkers."
Dewey Decimal339.2
SynopsisAn empirical examination of how economic and other disparities arise Economic and other outcomes differ vastly among individuals, groups, and nations. Many explanations have been offered for the differences. Some believe that those with less fortunate outcomes are victims of genetics. Others believe that those who are less fortunate are victims of the more fortunate. Discrimination and Disparities gathers a wide array of empirical evidence from to challenge the idea that different economic outcomes can be explained by any one factor, be it discrimination, exploitation or genetics. It is readable enough for people with no prior knowledge of economics. Yet the empirical evidence with which it backs up its analysis spans the globe and challenges beliefs across the ideological spectrum. The point of Discrimination and Disparities is not to recommend some particular policy "fix" at the end, but to clarify why so many policy fixes have turned out to be counterproductive, and to expose some seemingly invincible fallacies--behind many counterproductive policies.
LC Classification NumberHD87
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- 02. Jun. 2022
Review of discrimination and disparities
Another great read from the great man Sr Thomas Sowell.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 24. Apr. 2018
Review Of "Discrimination And Disparities"
It gave me insight into the disparity problem. It's harder to determine than I originally thought. For instance with regard to minimum wage he states that most people don't remain at minimum wage for all that long - people start there, learn skills and move up.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 14. Jun. 2022
Great challenge read.
It is detailed and thorough. I will need to read it again to learn the many Disparities that explain why outcomes are unequal.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 30. Apr. 2020
Excellent research book.
Another great book Thomas Sowelll.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 14. Apr. 2022
It had Answers to questions I had yet to gain the knowledge to ask!
This gave insight into the behaviour and the historical-cultural residue of colonialism and cultures that seek to assimilate to survive.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 11. Sep. 2019
Intellectual look at discrimination
Good discourse backed with examples and facts.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 29. Mai. 2019
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