Thomas Sowell Books in Order
Thomas Sowell is a renowned American economist, social commentator, and prolific author, known for his economically laissez-faire perspectives. As a senior fellow of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, he continues to contribute to the world of academia and intellectual discourse. Sowell's remarkable scholarship has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Francis Boyer Award in 1990 and the National Humanities Medal in 2002 for his exceptional work that seamlessly blends history, economics, and political science. Born in North Carolina, Sowell's early life was marked by significant challenges and transformative experiences. He spent time in Harlem, New York City, before moving to Washington DC to pursue a career in the Civil Service. His service in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War further shaped his life, and upon discharge, he achieved academic success, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Harvard University. With a career spanning multiple disciplines, Sowell has established himself as a leading voice in the realms of economics, politics, and social commentary.
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Book Series by Thomas Sowell
- #1AmazonBlack Education: Myths and Tragedies(1974)
- #2AmazonClassical Economics Reconsidered(1974)
- #3AmazonEthnic America: A History(1975)
- #4AmazonRace And Economics(1975)
- #5AmazonAmerican Ethnic Groups(1978)
- #6AmazonKnowledge And Decisions(1979)
- #7AmazonMarkets And Minorities Paper(1981)
- #8AmazonThe Economics and Politics of Race(1983)
- #9AmazonCivil Rights: Rhetoric or Reality?(1984)
- #10AmazonMarxism: Philosophy and Economics(1985)
- #11AmazonEducation: Assumptions versus History(1985)
- #12AmazonA Conflict of Visions(1986)
- #13AmazonCompassion Versus Guilt, and Other Essays(1987)
- #14AmazonChoosing a College(1989)
- #15AmazonPreferential Policies(1990)
- #16AmazonInside American Education(1992)
- #17AmazonThe Vision of the Anointed(1995)
- #18AmazonLate-Talking Children(1997)
- #19AmazonRace, Culture, and Equality(1998)
- #20AmazonThe Quest for Cosmic Justice(1999)
- #21AmazonBasic Economics(2000)
- #22AmazonA Personal Odyssey(2000)
- #23AmazonSome Thoughts about Writing(2001)
- #24AmazonThe Einstein Syndrome(2002)
- #25AmazonDismantling America(2002)
- #26AmazonApplied Economics(2003)
- #27AmazonAffirmative Action Around the World(2004)
- #28AmazonBlack Rednecks and White Liberals(2005)
- #29AmazonOn Classical Economics(2006)
- #30AmazonMan of Letters(2007)
- #31AmazonEconomic Facts and Fallacies(2007)
- #32AmazonThe Housing Boom and Bust(2009)
- #33AmazonIntellectuals and Society(2009)
- #34AmazonTrickle Down Theory and Tax Cuts for the Rich(2012)
- #35AmazonIntellectuals and Race(2013)
- #36AmazonWealth, Poverty and Politics(2015)
- #37AmazonDiscrimination and Disparities(2018)
- #38AmazonCharter Schools and Their Enemies(2020)
- #39AmazonSocial Justice Fallacies(2023)
- #40AmazonEssays and Data on American Ethnic Groups(1978)
- #41AmazonPink and Brown People and Other Controversial Essays(1981)
- #42AmazonIs Reality Optional? and Other Essays(1993)
- #43AmazonBarbarians inside the Gates and Other Controversial Essays(1999)
- #44AmazonControversial Essays(2002)
- #45AmazonEver Wonder Why? and Other Controversial Essays(2006)
- #46AmazonThe Thomas Sowell Reader(2011)
About Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell is a renowned American economist, social commentator, and prolific author, known for his economically laissez-faire perspectives. As a senior fellow of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, he continues to contribute to the world of academia and intellectual discourse. Sowell's remarkable scholarship has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Francis Boyer Award in 1990 and the National Humanities Medal in 2002 for his exceptional work that seamlessly blends history, economics, and political science. Born in North Carolina, Sowell's early life was marked by significant challenges and transformative experiences. He spent time in Harlem, New York City, before moving to Washington DC to pursue a career in the Civil Service. His service in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War further shaped his life, and upon discharge, he achieved academic success, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Harvard University. With a career spanning multiple disciplines, Sowell has established himself as a leading voice in the realms of economics, politics, and social commentary.
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