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Thomas Sowell’s "Barbarians Inside the Gates––and Other Controversial Essays" gathers his incisive commentary on the social and economic conditions of the United States from the 1980s into the early 2000s. Using historical data and reasoned argument, Sowell examines prevailing cultural and government narratives, challenging the assumptions of political elites he labels as "the anointed." The book offers a distinctly sober perspective on American society and policy.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Politics & Government/Government
Authors: Thomas Sowell
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