Charles Murray is an American author and political scientist known for his work on libertarian and conservative themes. His writings frequently explore the complex relationship between social policies and individual outcomes, often challenging conventional wisdom regarding equality of opportunity and the efficacy of government interventions. Murray's analyses are recognized for their provocative approach and their aim to stimulate deeper reflection on intricate societal issues.
Set in a small town in southwest Alabama, the narrative revolves around a family's life in a midsize house surrounded by a sprawling three-acre lot filled with pine trees. The protagonist reflects on their childhood task of collecting pine cones to prevent them from being shredded during lawn mowing, highlighting themes of family responsibility and the connection to nature. This seemingly simple chore serves as a backdrop for deeper explorations of family dynamics and the passage of time.
Provides an inside look at the birth of the lithium-ion battery, from its origins in academic labs to its transition to its new role as the future of automotive power. The book chronicles the piece-by-piece development of the battery, from its early years to its emergence in Japan where it served in camcorders, laptops, and cell phones.
"The charges of white privilege and systemic racism that are tearing the country apart fIoat free of reality. Two known facts, long since documented beyond reasonable doubt, need to be brought into the open and incorporated into the way we think about public policy: American whites, blacks, Hispanics, and Asians have different violent crime rates and different means and distributions of cognitive ability. The allegations of racism in policing, college admissions, segregation in housing, and hiring and promotions in the workplace ignore the ways in which the problems that prompt the allegations of systemic racism are driven by these two realities. What good can come of bringing them into the open? America's most precious ideal is what used to be known as the American Creed: People are not to be judged by where they came from, what social class they come from, or by race, color, or creed. They must be judged as individuals. The prevailing Progressive ideology repudiates that ideal, demanding instead that the state should judge people by their race, social origins, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. We on the center left and center right who are the American Creed's natural defenders have painted ourselves into a corner. We have been unwilling to say openly that different groups have significant group differences. Since we have not been willing to say that, we have been left defenseless against the claims that racism is to blame. What else could it be? We have been afraid to answer. We must. "Reality Check" is a step in that direction"-- Provided by publisher
Set in the Scottish Highlands, this novel explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle for identity. The story follows the lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of rural life, family ties, and social expectations. Through rich descriptions and deep emotional resonance, the narrative captures the essence of the landscape and its impact on the people who inhabit it. The author's keen observations provide insight into the cultural backdrop of Scotland, making it a poignant reflection on human experience and connection.
All people are equal but, as Human Diversity explores, all groups of people are not the same -- a fascinating investigation of the genetics and neuroscience of human differences.
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The narrative explores the fragility of American values centered on individual freedom and minimal governmental intervention. It delves into the challenges facing these principles, highlighting societal and political shifts that threaten their survival. Through critical analysis, the book emphasizes the urgent need to reassess and revitalize the foundational ideals that have shaped the nation.
Imagine if the United States were to scrap all forms of existing welfare and give every American age twenty-one and older $10,000 a year for life. This is the Plan, a radical new approach to social policy that defies any partisan label. First laid out by Murray a decade ago, the updated edition reflects economic developments since that time.
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"In this provocative book, acclaimed social scientist and bestselling author Charles Murray shows us why we can no longer hope to roll back the power of the federal government through the normal political process. Murray describes how civil disobedience backstopped by legal defense funds can make large portions of the 180,000-page Federal Code of Regulations unenforceable, through a targeted program that identifies regulations that arbitrarily and capriciously tell us what to do." --