The Bell Curve (Charles Murray)

*The Bell Curve*, by Charles Murray and Richard Herrnstein, analyzes intelligence as a significant factor influencing social outcomes such as education, employment, and income. It presents data suggesting that IQ scores tend to form a bell-shaped distribution, meaning most people fall near the average, with fewer individuals at the extremes. The book discusses how cognitive ability impacts societal structure and debates implications for education, public policy, and social inequality. While it emphasizes the role of intelligence, it also acknowledges genetic and environmental influences, advocating for policies that consider these differences without stigmatization.