{"title":"Jason L. Riley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring works by the esteemed author and columnist, \u003cstrong\u003eJason L. Riley\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for his insightful and thought-provoking writing, Riley has made a name for himself in the world of journalism and literature, especially in the genres of biography and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJason L. Riley's works are celebrated for their depth and clarity, delving into subjects that provoke reflection and discussion. His book, \u003cem\u003eMaverick: A Biography\u003c\/em\u003e, stands out as a compelling story that captures the essence of its subjects, offering readers a thorough understanding of their influences and legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his books, Riley frequently contributes to major newspapers and television programmes, providing analysis that is both incisive and informed. His writings continue to educate and inspire a diverse audience, making him a respected voice in contemporary nonfiction writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection to discover more about the narratives and insights that Jason L. Riley has to offer, and immerse yourself in the compelling stories of inspiring figures and groundbreaking ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maverick-by-jason-l-riley-9781541619685","title":"Maverick","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Sowell has an almost godlike status amongst conservative intellectuals. \"It's a scandal that economist Sowell has not been awarded the Nobel Prize,\" wrote a reviewer in \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e. A profile in the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e described him as \"one of America's great sages.\" His writing on politics, economics, and social issues has prompted both contempt and praise. In \u003ci\u003eMaverick\u003c\/i\u003e, Jason Riley explores the life and ideas of Thomas Sowell, one of America's most important Black intellectuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bright student with a tumultuous home life, Sowell was admitted to one of New York's most competitive high schools but dropped out at age 16. He left home a year later and moved into a shelter in the Bronx for homeless boys, where he kept a knife under his pillow for protection. Years later, the G.I. bill enabled him to enrol in night school at Howard University, and after his freshman year, he transferred to Harvard. By 1968, Sowell received his doctorate in economics from the University of Chicago, his dissertation written under the guidance of future Nobel economists Milton Friedman and George Stigler. \u003ci\u003eMaverick\u003c\/i\u003e follows Sowell from the University of Chicago to his early critiques of the Civil Rights movement. In the '60s and '70s, Sowell accepted teaching positions at Howard, Cornell, UCLA, and elsewhere, but the campus turmoil of the era clashed with Sowell's principles, and he refused to bend. He turned his attention to writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past fifty years, Sowell has written over thirty books and countless columns and media appearances. Riley offers an introduction to Sowell's ideas, from race and inequality to economics and education. Riley considers how Sowell's own history aligns with the moments and movements that shaped his thinking, offering a nuanced portrait of one of America's leading conservative intellectuals. \u003ci\u003eMaverick\u003c\/i\u003e explores the extraordinary scope and depth of arguably the most influential and trenchant Black social critic alive in America today—one whose contributions have been underacknowledged because they do not align with progressive ideas about race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844605235436,"sku":"9781541619685","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24275413482736.jpg?v=1758847535"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jason-l-riley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}