Equality : What It Means and Why It Matters by Thomas Piketty 9781509565504

Equality : What It Means and Why It Matters

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In this captivating exchange, two of the world's most influential minds ponder the...
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In this captivating exchange, two of the world's most influential minds ponder the significance of equality and deliberate on the responsibilities of citizens and governments in bridging societal divides. Spanning economics, philosophy, history, and contemporary issues, Thomas Piketty and Michael Sandel evaluate our progress towards greater equality whilst confronting the stark disparities that persist in wealth, income, power, and status on national and global scales.

Amidst political turbulence and environmental crises, what actions can be taken? Piketty and Sandel find common ground on several fronts: broader investment in health and education, steeper progressive taxation, curtailing the political influence of the wealthy, and reining in market overreach. Yet, they grapple with crucial questions: How swiftly and extensively can we push for change? Should we prioritise material or social transformation? What are the prospects for any change in the face of resurgent nationalism? How should the left reconcile values like patriotism and local solidarity with the challenges of mass migration and global climate change?

Observing Piketty and Sandel tackle these complex issues offers a glimpse of fresh possibilities for change and justice. However, it also underscores the stubborn reality that progress towards greater equality is never swift and invariably entails profound social conflict and political struggle.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781509565504
Book Author: Thomas Piketty
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Polity Press
Book Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Book Dimensions: 196 x 133 x 17 cm
Book Publication Date: 2025-01-17
Book Pagination: 120 pages
Book Weight: 226g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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