Compassion Versus Guilt and Other Essays

In this thought-provoking collection of essays, noted conservative sociologist-economist Thomas Sowell draws from his widely read columns to critique contemporary social and foreign policy, education, law, and race. He challenges the trajectory of American politics since Reagan, focusing particularly on special-interest groups and the implications of their agendas. Each essay is grounded in an analysis of the costs and benefits of various proposals and emphasizes a common-sense approach to complex issues.