BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

Race and Culture: A World View
Stock photo: cover may vary

Race and Culture: A World View Paperback - 1995

by Thomas Sowell

Add to wish list

Encompassing more than a decade of research around the globe, this book shows that cultural capital has far more impact than politics, prejudice, or genetics on the social and economic fates of minorities, nations, and civilizations. Multiculturalism and affirmative action policies are only distractions likely to make matters worse.

Reader reviews for Race and Culture: A World View

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

From renowned economist Thomas Sowell, an examination of why different races and cultures succeed or fail

"A robust, neo-conservative romp through the minefield of contemporary race relations."--New York Times

What causes differences between ethnic groups and cultures? Why do some seem to succeed while others struggle?

In this classic book, renowned economist Thomas Sowell answers these questions and more as he dispels common misconceptions about the causes of success--or failure--for different races and cultures. Encompassing more than a decade of research around the globe, Sowell argues that cultural capital has far more impact than politics, prejudice, or genetics on the social and economic fates of minorities, nations, and civilizations.

Bold and compelling, Race and Culture is essential reading for those looking to cut through the muddle of modern racial discourse.

First line

Racial, ethnic, and cultural differences among peoples play a major role in the events of our times, in countries around the world, and have played a major role in the long history of the human race.

Details

  • Title Race and Culture: A World View
  • Author Thomas Sowell
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Edition Unstated
  • Pages 352
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Basic Books, New York
  • Publication date 1995-06-16
  • Features Bibliography, Index
  • ISBN 9780465067978 / 0465067972
  • Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.9 x 5 x 0.9 in (20.07 x 12.70 x 2.29 cm)
  • Reading level 1750
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
    • Theometrics: Secular
  • Category Ethnic Issues
  • Library of Congress subjects Ethnic relations, Culture
  • Dewey Decimal Code 305.8

About the author

Thomas Sowell is a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. For more than half a century, his writings have appeared in both popular and scholarly publications, on both sides of the Atlantic, and his books have been translated into a dozen foreign languages. After a career as an economist in the government, academia and the corporate world, he has since 1980 been a scholar in residence at the Hoover Institution, devoting his efforts to research and writing, on subjects ranging from the history and influence of intellectuals to education and social policies in countries around the world. His website is www.tsowell.com.
Back to top↑

More Copies for Sale

Show all copies
Race And Culture: A World View
Stock photo: cover may vary

Race And Culture: A World View

by Sowell, Thomas

  • Used
  • Acceptable
Condition
Acceptable
Edition
Revised ed.
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780465067978 / 0465067972
Quantity available
1
Seller
BooksRun
Item price
A$7.99
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Basic Books. Revised ed.. Acceptable. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$7.99
Free Delivery to USA
Race and Culture : A World View

Race and Culture : A World View

by Thomas Sowell

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780465067978 / 0465067972
Quantity available
2
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$9.98
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Basic Books, 1995. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$9.98
Free Delivery to USA
Race and Culture : A World View

Race and Culture : A World View

by Thomas Sowell

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Paperback
Condition
Acceptable
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780465067978 / 0465067972
Quantity available
1
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$10.01
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Basic Books, 1995. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.01
Free Delivery to USA
Race And Culture: A World View

Race And Culture: A World View

by Sowell, Thomas

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780465067978 / 0465067972
Quantity available
1
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$10.21
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Basic Books, 1995. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.21
Free Delivery to USA
Race And Culture: A World View

Race And Culture: A World View

by Sowell, Thomas

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780465067978 / 0465067972
Quantity available
1
Seller
UPICK MARKETING LLC
Item price
A$12.89
A$8.59 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Basic Books, 1995-06-16. Paperback. New. 0.8700 in x 8.0000 in x 5.0000 in.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.89
A$8.59 Delivery to USA
Race And Culture
Stock photo: cover may vary

Race And Culture

by Sowell,

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Edition
Revised ed
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780465067978 / 0465067972
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ergodebooks
Item price
A$14.18
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Basic Books, 1995-05-26. Revised ed. paperback. Used: Good. 5.00x0.87x8.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$14.18
Free Delivery to USA
Race and Culture : A World View
Stock photo: cover may vary

Race and Culture : A World View

by Sowell, Thomas

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780465067978 / 0465067972
Quantity available
2
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$14.46
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Basic Books. Used - Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$14.46
Free Delivery to USA
Race and Culture : A World View
Stock photo: cover may vary

Race and Culture : A World View

by Sowell, Thomas

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780465067978 / 0465067972
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$14.46
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Basic Books. Used - Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$14.46
Free Delivery to USA
Race And Culture: A World View
Stock photo: cover may vary

Race And Culture: A World View

by Sowell, Thomas

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Edition
Revised ed
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780465067978 / 0465067972
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ausvora INC
Item price
A$15.86
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Basic Books, 1995-06-16. Revised ed. paperback. Good. 12.7x2.8x20.2. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$15.86
Free Delivery to USA
Race and Culture
Stock photo: cover may vary

Race and Culture

by Thomas Sowell

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780465067978 / 0465067972
Quantity available
1
Seller
True Oak Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$24.31
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Basic Books. Very Good. 1994. Paperback. - Great overall condition. Minor cosmetic wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. .
Add to wish list
Item price
A$24.31
Free Delivery to USA
Show all copies
Back to top↑

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.