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The Thomas Sowell Reader

By: Thomas Sowell
Narrated by: Robertson Dean
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These selections from the many writings of Thomas Sowell over a period of half a century cover social, economic, cultural, legal, educational, and political issues. The sources range from Dr. Sowell’s letters, books, newspaper columns, and articles in both scholarly journals and popular magazines. The topics range from latetalking children to tax cuts for the rich, baseball, race, war, the role of judges, medical care, and the rhetoric of politicians. These topics are dealt with by drawing sometimes on history, sometimes on economics, and sometimes on a sense of humor.

©2011 Thomas Sowell (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc. 20th Century 21st Century Americas Economic History Economics Freedom & Security Modern Political Science Politics & Government Racism & Discrimination Social Sciences Theory United States Witty War Equality Imperialism Self-Determination

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Critic reviews

“Engaging and accessible…Sowell’s careful explicating of and grappling with issues allow his thoughts to be clearly exhibited, understood, and welcomed. Even leftist thinkers will appreciate Sowell’s personal charm and intellectual rigor.” ( Publishers Weekly)
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I have read this book twice and I will read it again and again and again until I memorize it
Thank you Thomas Sowell

Grateful.

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While I don’t agree with everything Mr Sowell advocates or believes (gun control policy for instance) he is very succinct in arguing his case. There is some anecdotal repetition but overall I really enjoyed it especially the way he brutally dismantles left wing interventionist and racial policies. Considering this was written in 2011 it seems we have learned nothing from his insights and society could do with a revisiting his writing.

Insightful, wise and brutal

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Love his books and this neat little collection is no exception. if you've never read him before, this book would be a good introduction.

Yet more enjoyable brilliance from Sowell.

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My first exposure to Thomas Sowell and one I have shared with others. I’m my 7th decade it rings so true and makes me despair

A brief introduction to the man’s thinking

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Everything Thomas Sowell says or writes is insightful, analytical and true. In this excellent book a pile of leftist shibboleths are debunked, especially regarding the topic of education. Sowell has no time for leftist dogmas and is scathing about their impact in both America and Britain. Conservatives need these arguments in their armoury and leftists need to explain themselves. This book should be compulsory reading in all schools and colleges .

Absolutely first class.

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Some parts I did found a bit boring, like the explanation on economics based on geography of different countries, that was the only parts, the rest of the book is amazing. Specially the reflections at the end. Amazing

Made me think

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Thomas sowell is a man of wisdom great wisdom and I appreciate the 10 hours of wisdom great wisdom that was outlined in this audiobook.

I would suggest anyone wanting to get into politics or economics or psychology should mandatorily need to read this book within the academic studies.

I cannot recommend this highly enough

I feel like Solomon

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this is a great book that touches in different aspects of Sowell's work. if you're interested in multiple topics that he discusses and writes about this is a great start.

a great selection of Thomas Sowell's works

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Would give it 10 stars if I could. Thomas perfectly encapsulates the woke madness which plagues the modern age, but he saw it coming decades ago.

5 stars is not enough

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Very informative about so much, which is not really what it looks like on the surface, as defined by the Statist. The "do goder" leads to negative consequences for those the Statist tries to help.

Reality and the Intellectual are opposites.

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