Sociology

Sociology is the study of social behavior and societies, focusing on understanding how human actions and consciousness both shape and are shaped by surrounding cultural and social structures. It examines groups, norms, institutions, and social processes that organize people's lives and their interactions.

The Bell Curve
The Bell Curve

Richard Herrnstein, Charles Murray (1996)

Herrnstein and Murray examine how intelligence significantly influences social and economic outcomes in American society. They argue that cognitive abilities are a key determinant of an individual's job performance, educational attainment, and socio-economic status, and they discuss the implications of this relationship for public policy.

Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology

Losing Ground
Losing Ground

Charles Murray (1984)

Murray critically examines the impact and unintended consequences of American welfare policies from 1950 to 1980. He argues that these policies, though well-intentioned, have often exacerbated the problems they aimed to solve.

Public Policy, Economics, Sociology

Coming Apart
Coming Apart

Charles Murray (2012)

Murray analyzes the growing cultural and economic divide among white Americans from 1960 to 2010. He highlights the increasing polarization between the upper and lower classes and its implications for society.

Economics, Sociology