Charles Murray, author of “Losing Ground,” and the “Bell Curve,” announced on social media:
“One minute ago, I sent the PDF files with the corrections to the galleys of Human Diversity to my editor. It’s done, for practical purposes. I had to tell somebody.”
He offered no description of the book. But back in March Murray gave a bit of a sneak preview, saying, “It’s Human Diversity: Gender, Race, Class, and Genes. The title is way more exciting than the book. It’s exceptionally nerdy.” Some respondents took the nerdy and unexciting remark as Murray being a bit of a wisecrack, given his past highly controversial works.
“Flagship modern work” on racial differences
From the brief at Amazon:
All people are equal but, as Human Diversity explores, all groups of people are not the same — a fascinating investigation of the genetics and neuroscience of human differences.
The thesis of Human Diversity is that advances in genetics and neuroscience are overthrowing an intellectual orthodoxy that has ruled the social sciences for decades. The core of the orthodoxy consists of three dogma
About the Author
From Clifford May, foreign affairs editor of the Washington Times:
You'll be attacked anyway. So have another drink.
— Clifford D. May (@CliffordDMay) March 9, 2019
This morning,, Dr. Murray received over 30 congratulation Tweets. He took the opportunity to respond to one in particular from an anon, “Congrats, have a Scotch!” He responded, “There’s a pretty impressive lineup of adult beverages slated for dinner tonight.”
Notably, Claire Lehmann (Twitter) of libertarian/conservative Quillette offered congratulations.
Update on Dr. Murray
Charles Murray has remained an active public intellectual in the years following the release of The Bell Curve and his later works on social stratification. After 2018, he continued writing, lecturing, and participating in long‑form interviews that explore themes related to human behavior, social trends, and the structure of modern American life. His work during this period has generally emphasized long‑term patterns rather than short‑term political developments, reflecting his preference for broad sociological analysis over day‑to‑day commentary.
In 2020, Murray published Human Diversity: The Biology of Gender, Race, and Class, a book that examines the intersection of genetics, psychology, and social science research. The work aimed to summarize emerging findings in behavioral genetics and cognitive science, presenting them in a format accessible to general readers. While the book generated discussion across academic and media circles, Murray’s approach remained consistent with his long‑standing interest in how measurable traits and social outcomes interact across populations. The publication added to his extensive bibliography, which includes earlier titles such as Coming Apart and The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Getting Ahead.
Beyond his writing, Murray has continued to appear in interviews, podcasts, and panel discussions, often adopting a calm, measured speaking style that has become one of his trademarks. His presentations typically focus on long‑term demographic trends, educational patterns, and the evolution of social institutions. Over time, this steady public presence has helped maintain his visibility among readers interested in sociology, public policy, and the broader debates surrounding human variation. Even without holding formal academic positions, Murray has remained a recognizable figure in discussions about social science research and its implications for contemporary society.
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