Affirmative Action Around the World
by Thomas Sowell · first published 2004
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An eminent authority presents a new perspective on affirmative action in a provocative book that will stir fresh debate about this vitally important issue.
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Have you actually seen the history of Affirmative Action? I'd suggest you read 'Affirmative Action around the world' by Thomas Sowell. There's a plethora of sources and facts packed onto every page, very enlightening.
on “YC Open Office Hours for Black and Hispanic Founders” ↗I'd suggest anyone here seriously interested in the effects of Affirmative Action and similar policies read 'Affirmative Action Around the World' by Thomas Sowell. It's only 200pages, but incredibly sourced and well written. Highly recommend it for those wanting a further understanding.
on “Our plan for a more diverse Pinterest” ↗If anyone here wants to know about the long history of Affirmative Action you should definitely read "Affirmative Action Around the World" by Thomas Sowell. Can't sing enough praise about it. Sourced incredibly And clear logical points.
on “YC Open Office Hours for Black and Hispanic Founders” ↗Yes, in Thomas Sowell's Affirmative Action Around the World https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affirmative_Action_Around_the_... "They tend to benefit primarily the most fortunate among the preferred group (e.g. black millionaires), often to the detriment of the…
on “Asian American Discrimination in Harvard Admissions [pdf]” ↗…and Politics", the author Thomas Sowell gives many examples of minority groups that prospered far above and beyond their relative majorities despite real and systemic oppression against them. And, in "Affirmative Action Around the World", he details just how disastrous, ineffective, and harmful affirmative action programs consistently end up being. If you as a doctor consistently diagnose symptoms incorrectly, conclude the wrong illness,…
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