Discrimination and Disparities
Discrimination and Disparities is an empirical examination of how economic and other disparities arise. It gathers a wide array of empirical evidence 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.
"A sane, balanced and highly informed discussion of many of the central issues of the day."
― Washington Times
"Timely...a must-read."
― Rush Limbaugh, The Limbaugh Letter
"Sowell's calm and calculated look at racial disparity in America is a stunning work of brevity and reason."
― Federalist
"Everything Dr. Sowell writes is worth reading, but this book couldn't be more timely. If there is any topic that needs a strong dose of empirical data and common sense, it is this one."
― Power Line
"[Sowell] writes on economics in a manner that is not only accessible but also relevant and even riveting."
― The Conservative Woman
"Few works on politically explosive topics maintain such a consistent focus on empirical evidence while avoiding rhetorical jabs at opponents...those who cling to this dogma with religious fervor will likely avoid Sowell's fact-filled book like kryptonite. Folks with less dogmatic proclivities, however, would do well to peruse this concise work."
― American Thinker
"Throughout his career, Thomas Sowell has been fearless in confronting uncomfortable facts about human nature and ill-conceived public policies. His new book, Discrimination and Disparities, is the latest in a long line of works that calmly but persuasively shatter myths and ideological beliefs about race, ethnicity, economics, history, and culture."
― New York Journal of Books