Affirmative Action Around the World by Thomas Sowell (.ePUB)
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Affirmative Action Around the World: An Empirical Study by Thomas Sowell
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Overview:
A Global Policy Comparison
In this landmark study, Thomas Sowell analyzes affirmative action programs in the U.S., India, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka—offering a rare cross-cultural look at how group preference policies function beyond Western borders. Rather than relying on ideology, he builds the case on history, economics, and measurable outcomes.
Intended Goals vs. Actual Results
Sowell finds that while affirmative action often begins as a tool to uplift the disadvantaged, it frequently benefits better-off members of the preferred group. Over time, it can deepen divisions, create dependency, and entrench bureaucracies with no incentive to reform or end the policies.
Clear, Data-Driven Analysis
As always, Sowell’s strength lies in his clarity. The audiobook presents complex social dynamics in accessible terms, without sacrificing rigor. For anyone looking to move beyond slogans and examine the real-world impact of preference-based policy, this is a concise and powerful guide.
Genre: Non-Fiction > General
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