The ideal companion volume to the acclaimed "Basic Economics" shows how economic decisions turn out in practical terms. von Sowell, Thomas

This is the gritty story of one man's lifelong education in the school of hard knocks, as his journey took him from Harlem to the Marines, the Ivy League, and a career as a controversial writer, teacher, and economist in government and...

In this fifth edition of Basic Economics , Thomas Sowell revises and updates his popular book on common sense economics, bringing the world into clearer focus through a basic understanding of the fundamental economic principles and how...

Intellectuals and Society

Beginning when he was a graduate student in 1960 and concluding with a reflective letter to fellow economist Walter Williams in 2005, this collection of letters traces Sowell's life, career, and commentaries on controversial issues over...

"Conquests and Cultures: An International History" ist ein umfassendes Werk des renommierten Sozialtheoretikers und Ökonomen Thomas Sowell. Das Buch ist der dritte Teil einer Trilogie, die sich mit den Auswirkungen von Kultur und...

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...

Sowell delivers a broad-based and withering critique of America's current trajectory, in this collection of essays. von Sowell, Thomas

Sowell seeks to dispel the stereotypes associated with "black rednecks," claiming that their attempts to escape these typecasts are hampered by white liberals. He ventures further, questioning other ethnic stereotypes and the present...

"Applied Economics: Thinking Beyond Stage One" von Thomas Sowell ist ein wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Buch, das sich mit der Anwendung ökonomischer Prinzipien auf praktische Probleme befasst. Es stellt die These auf, dass viele...

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 context that puts the American experience in a wholly...

"A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles" von Thomas Sowell untersucht die grundlegenden ideologischen Unterschiede, die politischen Auseinandersetzungen zugrunde liegen. Sowell stellt zwei zentrale "Visionen"...