Intellectuals and Society

Intellectuals and Society
Cover of the hardcover edition
AuthorThomas Sowell
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsSociology, social philosophy
PublisherBasic Books
Publication date
January 5, 2010
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
eBook
audiobook
Pages416
ISBN0-465-01948-X
Preceded byThe Housing Boom and Bust 

Intellectuals and Society is a non-fiction book by Thomas Sowell.[1][2] The book was initially published on January 5, 2010, by Basic Books.

Intellectuals are defined as "idea workers" who exercise profound influence on policy makers and public opinion, but are often not directly accountable for the results. Intellectuals and Society examines the record of these idea workers and the conditions, methods and incentives driving their points of view that, according to Sowell, have often resulted in disaster for societies where intellectuals have been allowed "undue influence".