Books Discrimination and Disparities  by Thomas Sowell (Author)

"Discrimination and Disparities" by Thomas Sowell is a rigorous examination of economic and social inequalities that challenges common assumptions about the causes of disparities. Sowell acknowledges that racial and other forms of discrimination exist but argues that discrimination alone is neither the sole nor the primary reason for disparities in outcomes. Instead, he emphasizes a more nuanced approach, highlighting multiple factors such as cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and familial influences.

Sowell distinguishes between different kinds of discrimination, including reasonable discrimination based on individual qualities versus arbitrary or animus-driven discrimination. His book encourages careful use of language and a need for empirical analysis rather than relying on simplistic or ideological explanations for social inequality.