Description: Audiobook Intellectuals and Society by Thomas Sowell Intellectuals and Society By: Thomas Sowell Narrated by: Tom Weiner Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Categories: Politics & Social Sciences https://samples.audible.com/bk/blak/003601/bk_blak_003601_sample.mp3 Publishers Summary This is a study of how intellectuals as a class affect modern societies by shaping the climate of opinion in which official policies develop, on issues ranging from economics to law to war and peace. The thesis of Intellectuals and Society is that the influence of intellectuals is not only greater than in previous eras but also takes a very different form from that envisioned by those like Machiavelli and others who have wanted to directly influence rulers. It has not been by shaping the opinions or directing the actions of the holders of power that modern intellectuals have most influenced the course of events, but by shaping public opinion in ways that affect the actions of power holders in democratic societies, whether or not those power holders accept the general vision or the particular policies favored by intellectuals. Even government leaders with disdain or contempt for intellectuals have had to bend to the climate of opinion shaped by those intellectuals. Intellectuals and Society not only examines the track record of intellectuals in the things they have advocated but also analyzes the incentives and constraints under which their views and visions have emerged. One of the most surprising aspects of this study is how often intellectuals have been proved not only wrong, but grossly and disastrously wrong in their prescriptions for the ills of society and how little their views have changed in response to empirical evidence of the disasters entailed by those views. ©2009 Thomas Sowell (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Shipping Shipping: The item will be shipped by Australia post with tracking. Delivery time: 5-7 working days nationally. Return & Refund Policy We guarantee our quality of the product we sell, including a replacement of a faulty CD. We do not accept return if the buyer's change of mind or you think it's a book Special Requests We are unable to list all the titles, if you have anything in mind, please do not hesitate to contact us via Ebay messaging box. Compliance & Disclaimer Policies The listing comply with the Ebay's policy: All digital items must be shipped via Digital medias, in form of CD/ DVD/ USB. The files have never been altered / modified in any shape or form, and in original contents. Disclaimer: This MP3 CD is not from the publisher / in the retail box, sold as-is. Buyer assumes responsibility for compliance with copyright laws and potential quality differences.
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Author: Thomas Sowell
Narrator: Tom Weiner
Run Time: 11 hrs and 22 mins
Format: MP3 CD
Intended Audience: Adults
Publisher: Viperion Corporation
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Language: English
Type: Audiobook
Book Title: Intellectuals and Society
Genre: Politics & Society
