In this cogent, crucial, and vitally important book, economist Thomas Sowell examines on a global scale the preferential policies of governments as diverse as those of India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Israel, Malaysia, Nigeria, and the United States. By substituting fact for rhetoric, Sowell makes an invaluable contribution to our seeing the world as it really is.
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In this cogent, crucial, and vitally important book, economist Thomas Sowell examines on a global scale the preferential policies of governments as diverse as those of India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Israel, Malaysia, Nigeria, and the United States. By substituting fact for rhetoric, Sowell makes an invaluable contribution to our seeing the world as it really is.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9780688085995.
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Good jacket. First Edition. First edition. Jacket in Good condition. No markings on text. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Fri.
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As New. 0688109691. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-221 pages--Paperback. Very good condition, with very minor creasing to edges of cover, slight smudging to fore-edges and spotty discoloration to title page. Interior text is clean and unmarked. Pages are intact and tight to the spine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Tall. From a review in "Library Journal": "In this volume, Sowell (senior fellow, Hoover Inst. ) conducts a cross-cultural analysis of government-mandated preferential policies. His sweep includes programs which have been implemented in developed and undeveloped countries for minority and majority segments of the population. Two things are certain: Sowell will be criticized for casting too wide a net, and his conclusions will generate controversy and discussion. Among his findings are that preferential policies often disproportionately aid the relatively most fortunate in a targeted group; that "temporary" preferential policies usually expand the scope of their coverage and become permanent; and that fraudulent claims are endemic to such efforts. Most importantly, Sowell contends that these problems occur because the programs themselves are designed for political expediency rather than long-term societal change..."--with a bonus offer--
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