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“The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied. They want villains to hate and heroes to cheer - and they don't want explanations that do not give them that.”

Quote by Thomas Sowell

Book:Dismantling America and Other Controversial Essays (Large Print 16pt)

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Dismantling America and Other Controversial Essays (Large Print 16pt)

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into a range of contentious issues affecting the United States, exploring societal and political challenges from a critical perspective. more

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Thomas Sowell is a renowned economist, born on June 30, 1930. His research spans across various fields such as economic policy, race, and social issues, having a profound impact on economics and the social sciences. more

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