Intellectuals and Society (Sowell Thomas)(Paperback)

Intellectuals and Society (Sowell Thomas)(Paperback)

The influence of intellectuals is not only greater than in previous eras but also takes a very different form from that envisioned by those like Machiavelli and others who have wanted to directly influence rulers. It has not been by shaping the opinions or directing the actions of the holders of

Intellectuals and Race (Sowell Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Thomas Sowell's incisive critique of the intellectuals' destructive role in shaping ideas about race in America Intellectuals and Race is a radical book in the original sense of one that goes to the root of the problem. The role of intellectuals in racial strife is explored in an international

Economic Facts and Fallacies (Sowell Thomas)(Paperback)

In Economic Facts and Fallacies, Thomas Sowell exposes some of the most popular fallacies about economic issues in a lively manner that does not require any prior knowledge of economics. These fallacies include many beliefs widely disseminated in the media and by politicians, such as fallacies

Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell (Riley Jason L.)(Pevná vazba)

A biography of Thomas Sowell, one of America's most influential conservative thinkers. Thomas Sowell is one of the great social theorists of our age. In a career spanning more than a half century, he has written over thirty books, covering topics from economic history and social inequality to

Wealth, Poverty and Politics (Sowell Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

A revised and enlarged edition of Thomas Sowell's essential examination of differences of wealth and income between nations and within nationsWealth, Poverty and Politics challenges the assumptions, the definitions, the evidence and the reasoning of most of what is said about differences of income

The Thomas Sowell Reader (Sowell Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

A one-volume introduction to over three decades of the wide-ranging writings of one of America's most respected and cited authors These selections from the many writings of Thomas Sowell over a period of a half century cover social, economic, cultural, legal, educational, and political issues. The

Conquests and Cultures: An International History (Sowell Thomas)(Paperback)

This book is the culmination of 15 years of research and travels that have taken the author completely around the world twice, as well as on other travels in the Mediterranean, the Baltic, and around the Pacific rim. Its purpose has been to try to understand the role of cultural differences within

Discrimination and Disparities (Sowell Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

An empirical examination of how economic and other disparities ariseEconomic 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

Migrations and Cultures: A World View (Sowell Thomas)(Paperback)

Most commentators look at the issue of immigration from the viewpoint of immediate politics. In doing so, they focus on only a piece of the issue and lose touch with the larger picture. Now Thomas Sowell offers a sweeping historical and global look at a large number of migrations over a long period

Charter Schools and Their Enemies (Sowell Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

A leading conservative intellectual defends charter schools against the teachers' unions, politicians, and liberal educators who threaten to dismantle their success.The black-white educational achievement gap -- so much discussed for so many years -- has already been closed by black students

Inside American Education (Sowell Thomas)(Paperback)

An indictment of the American educational system criticizes the fact that the system has discarded the traditional goals of transmitting knowledge and fostering cognitive skills in favor of building self-esteem and promoting social

Black Rednecks & White Liberals (Sowell Thomas)(Paperback)

This explosive new book challenges many of the long-prevailing assumptions about blacks, about Jews, about Germans, about slavery, and about education. Plainly written, powerfully reasoned, and backed with a startling array of documented facts, Black Rednecks and White Liberals takes on not only

Utopia (More Saint Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

Paints a fantastical picture of a distant island where society is perfected and people live in harmony. This work is also an attack on the author's own corrupt, dangerous times, and on the failings of

The Quest for Cosmic Justice (Sowell Thomas)(Paperback)

This is not a comforting book -- it is a book about disturbing issues that are urgently important today and enduringly critical for the future. It rejects both merit and historical redress as principles for guiding public policy. It shows how peace movements have led to war and to needless

Analyzing Future Applications of AI, Sensors, and Robotics in Society (Musiolik Thomas Heinrich)(Paperback)

Presents research exploring the potential uses and future challenges of intelligent technological advancements and their impact in education, finance, politics, business, healthcare, and engineering. The book includes coverage on a broad range of topics, such as neuronal networks, cognitive

A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles (Sowell Thomas)(Paperback)

Controversies in politics arise from many sources, but the conflicts that endure for generations or centuries show a remarkably consistent pattern. In this classic work, Thomas Sowell analyzes this pattern. He describes the two competing visions that shape our debates about the nature of reason,

Race Women Internationalists: Activist-Intellectuals and Global Freedom Struggles (Umoren Imaobong D.)(Paperback)

Rendezvous with Oblivion: Reports from a Sinking Society (Frank Thomas)(Paperback)

From the acclaimed author of Listen, Liberal and What's the Matter with Kansas, a scathing collection of his incisive commentary on our cruel times--perfect for this political momentWhat does a middle-class democracy look like when it comes apart? When, after forty years of economic triumph,

Intimacies (Bersani Leo)(Paperback)

Two gifted and highly prolific intellectuals, Leo Bersani and Adam Phillips, here present a fascinating dialogue about the problems and possibilities of human intimacy. Their conversation takes as its point of departure psychoanalysis and its central importance to the modern imagination-though

Responsibility of Intellectuals: Reflections by Noam Chomsky and Others After 50 Years (Allott Nicholas)(Paperback)

With the publication of 'The Responsibility of Intellectuals,' Noam Chomsky burst onto the US political scene as a leading critic of the war in Vietnam. Privilege, he argues, brings with it the responsibility to tell the truth and expose lies, but our intellectual culture only pays lip service to

American Film and Society Since 1945 (Quart Leonard)(Paperback)

One of the few authoritative books about American film and society, American Film and Society since 1945 combines accessible, fun-to-read text with a detailed, insightful, and scholarly political and social analysis that thoroughly explores the relationship of American film to society and provides

Love and Intimacy in Contemporary Society: Love in an International Context (Brooks Ann)(Paperback)

Love and Intimacy in Contemporary Society reflects on relationships in contemporary society and the role of love and intimacy in framing lives. The book draws on sociological perspectives, cultural sociology and gender theory perspectives. It looks at how love and intimacy is experienced

Media and Society (Curran James)(Paperback)

Media and Society is an established textbook, popular worldwide for its insightful and accessible essays from leading international academics on the most pertinent issues in the media field today. With this updated edition, David Hesmondalgh joins James Curran and a leading team of international

Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy (Sowell Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

The bestselling citizen's guide to economics Basic Economics is a citizen's guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different