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These wide-ranging essays—on various political, economic, cultural, and legal issues—have as a recurring, underlying theme the decline of the values and institutions that have sustained and advanced American society for more than two centuries. This decline has been more than erosion. It has, in many cases, been a deliberate dismantling of American values and institutions by people convinced that their superior wisdom and virtue must override both the traditions of the country and the will of the people.
Whether these essays (originally published as syndicated newspaper columns) are individually about financial bailouts, illegal immigrants, gay marriage, national security, or the Duke University rape case, the underlying concern is about what these very different kinds of things say about the general direction of American society.
This larger and longer-lasting question is whether the particular issues discussed reflect a degeneration or dismantling of the America that we once knew and expected to pass on to our children and grandchildren. There are people convinced that this country’s values, history, laws, traditions, and role in the world are fundamentally wrong and must be changed. Such people will not stop dismantling America unless someone stops them—and the next election may be the last time to do so, before they take the country beyond the point of no return.
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"Great book which exposes the hidden agenda of the progressives in both political parties. This book is a great read and easy to understand. However, if you read "Economics in One Lesson" first, then read this book, you will better understand the deeper implications of what this book exposes..."
— Steve (5 out of 5 stars)
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“These vigorously argued essays present a stimulating challenge to the conventional wisdom.”
— Publishers Weekly on Black Rednecks, White Liberals -
“For anyone looking for a straightforward and honest discussion of the origins of our current crisis, informed by a deep understanding of both economics and politics.”
— Washington Times -
“Thomas Sowell is, in my opinion, the most original and interesting philosopher at work in America.”
— Paul Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of Intellectuals
Dismantling America Listener Reviews
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" Brilliant. If only everyone had the ability to think this clearly on these important political and economic issues. "
— Kevin, 2/14/2014 -
" Lucid. Wise. Moral. This man has a brilliant, educated mind, yet his talent for expressing common sense would make it seem an insult to call him an "intellectual." "
— Kirt, 2/2/2014 -
" "Ronald Reagan had a vision of America. Barack Obama has a vision of Barack Obama." "
— John, 2/1/2014 -
" Dr. Sowell should be required reading of every American. It's a shame young black kids remain unaware of such a brilliant mind and scholar. I think this is done on purpose to keep segments of our population thinking only one way. "
— Page, 1/9/2014 -
" Drivel and nonsense. Fox 5 News driven prouncements bordering on racism. "
— Sandy, 11/19/2013 -
" I couldn't make it past the introduction and first chapter. I can't stand authors who are so sure they have found the one great truth for all people in all times. Blah! "
— Charles, 11/18/2013 -
" Outstanding book which exposes the hidden agenda of the progressives in both political parties "
— Bob, 11/2/2013 -
" Though Sowell is always brilliant this is probably his book that impressed me the least, not because it was badly written or had bad research, on the contrary, but because it's more a pieced together collection of articles and at times you can feel the (implicit) repetition of ideas. "
— Void, 7/5/2013 -
" This was just a republication of many of his weekly essays from the past few years. I had read a majority of these already, so there wasn't much new material for me. "
— Andrew, 2/26/2013 -
" not my cup of tea "
— Patiolinda, 5/31/2012 -
" This is a collection of essays and articles and suffers a little for it. Sowell is worth reading but I wouldn't start here. "
— Ian, 4/29/2012 -
" I Loved the book Thomas has a way of making the complex simple. I loved his essay on old school boxers and how the reveal changes in our culture. "
— Roger, 4/25/2012 -
" This is a genius political commentary from start to finish. "
— Jamison, 3/13/2012 -
" Terrible rambles from a mad man. He actually believes that the American Republicans, despite their complete failures of the past decade, are the way forward. Right wing nut, who is almost as bad as Rush himself. Steer clear of this book and this author. "
— Dougmolineux, 2/27/2012 -
" If I could, I would give this collection of essays by impeccable analyst, Thomas Sowell, a 3.5 rating. Definitely not Keynesian economics, but thought provoking regardless of your politics. "
— ms.petra, 2/5/2012 -
" Dr. Sowell should be required reading of every American. It's a shame young black kids remain unaware of such a brilliant mind and scholar. I think this is done on purpose to keep segments of our population thinking only one way. "
— Page, 4/27/2011 -
" If I could, I would give this collection of essays by impeccable analyst, Thomas Sowell, a 3.5 rating. Definitely not Keynesian economics, but thought provoking regardless of your politics. "
— ms.petra, 12/15/2010 -
" This was just a republication of many of his weekly essays from the past few years. I had read a majority of these already, so there wasn't much new material for me. "
— Andrew, 11/24/2010 -
" Outstanding book which exposes the hidden agenda of the progressives in both political parties "
— Bob, 9/28/2010 -
" not my cup of tea "
— Patiolinda, 8/25/2010
About Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the author of dozens of books and the recipient of various awards, including the National Humanities Medal, presented by the president of the United States in 2003.
About Robertson Dean
Robertson Dean has played leading roles on and off Broadway and at dozens of regional theaters throughout the country. He has a BA from Tufts University and an MFA from Yale. His audiobook narration has garnered ten AudioFile Earphones Awards. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he works in film and television in addition to narrating.