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Dec 9, 2022ACX

Highlights From The Comments On Bobos In Paradise

Scott Alexander presents highlights from reader comments on his 'Bobos in Paradise' book review, covering critiques of the book's thesis, discussions on elite education, and debates on social class dynamics.

40 min read 6,150 words

Dec 1, 2022ACX

Book Review: First Sixth Of Bobos In Paradise

Scott reviews David Brooks' thesis on how a 1950s change in Ivy League admissions policy reshaped American elite culture and society.

23 min read 3,511 words

American history book review cultural change