In this important book, an eminent authority presents a new perspective on affirmative action, investigating its actual consequences in the United States and in other countries where it has been in effect. Evaluating his empirical data, Thomas Sowell concludes that race preference programs...

Economic and other outcomes differ vastly among individuals, groups, and nations. Many explanations have been offered for the differences. Some believe that those with less fortunate outcomes are victims of genetics. Others believe that those who are less fortunate are victims of the more...

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- CHAPTER 1: An International Perspective -- CHAPTER 2: Affirmative Action in India -- CHAPTER 3: Affirmative Action in Malaysia -- CHAPTER 4: Affirmative Action in Sri Lanka -- CHAPTER 5: Affirmative Action in Nigeria -- CHAPTER 6: Affirmative Action in the United...