Yeah I have that book on my bookshelf and a couple of others by Sowell, but haven't read most of his most popular works since he's been such a prolific writer. Personally I found the Scrabble data point I linked to above to be more convincing evidence of the cultural thesis than some of the arguments offered by Sowell, but I'll admit that I haven't read enough of Sowell to be informed.
Have you actually read the book on your shelf, or just have it there?
And I read your comment about Nigerian Scrabble players. Definitely a fascinating data point; dunno if it outweighs the many data points, for example, in Black Rednecks, but certainly deserves a glorious place alongside them. I appreciate that you linked to it.
Yeah I have that book on my bookshelf and a couple of others by Sowell, but haven't read most of his most popular works since he's been such a prolific writer. Personally I found the Scrabble data point I linked to above to be more convincing evidence of the cultural thesis than some of the arguments offered by Sowell, but I'll admit that I haven't read enough of Sowell to be informed.
Have you actually read the book on your shelf, or just have it there?
And I read your comment about Nigerian Scrabble players. Definitely a fascinating data point; dunno if it outweighs the many data points, for example, in Black Rednecks, but certainly deserves a glorious place alongside them. I appreciate that you linked to it.