SOWELL, THOMAS, born 1930
Thomas Sowell
American economist, social theorist, political philosopher and author.
- Books
- 12
- Editions tracked
- 13
- First editions
- 12
- Nationality
- United States
For collectors
Collect Thomas Sowell
Reading guide
Thomas Sowell books in order
In publication order
- 1Knowledge and Decisions1980
- 2Ethnic America1981
- 3Marxism1985
- 4A Conflict of Visions1987
- 5Inside American Education1992
- 6The Vision of the Anointed1995
- 7Basic Economics2000
- 8Applied Economics2003
- 9Black Rednecks And White Liberals2005
- 10Economic Facts and Fallacies2007
- 11Intellectuals and Society2009
- 12The Thomas Sowell Reader2011
In order
First editions, year by year
- 1980Knowledge and DecisionsBasic Books
- 1981Ethnic AmericaBasic Books
- 1985MarxismAllen & Unwin
- 1987A Conflict of VisionsMorrow
- 1992Inside American EducationFree Press
- 1995The Vision of the AnointedBasicBooks
- 2000Basic EconomicsBasic Books
- 2003Applied EconomicsBasic Books
- 2005Black Rednecks And White LiberalsEncounter Books
- 2007Economic Facts and FallaciesBasic Books
- 2009Intellectuals and SocietyBasic Books
- 2011The Thomas Sowell ReaderBasic Books
Books and editions
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Thomas Sowell's books in?
In publication order they begin with Knowledge and Decisions (1980), then Ethnic America (1981) and Marxism (1985). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Thomas Sowell's first book?
The earliest book we list is Knowledge and Decisions, first published in 1980.
When was Thomas Sowell born?
Thomas Sowell was born in 1930.
How many Thomas Sowell books does MyVolumes track?
We track 12 books by Thomas Sowell across 13 editions, 12 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Thomas Sowell book is a first edition?
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