Global Inequalities - Brossura

Holton, Robert

Brossura

ISBN 10: 113733956X ISBN 13: 9781137339560

Casa editrice: Palgrave, 2014

Riassunto

What causes global inequality? Why should we be concerned about it? Is inequality getting worse or are there signs of improvement and progress?

This critical analysis of the current state of global inequality pushes beyond ideological prejudice and simplistic explanations, to address these important questions. Offering a distinctive response to the many challenges in the area, the text presents a holistic account of inequality by:

· taking a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating perspectives from sociology, politics and economics;
· recognising the influence of historical trends on inequality today;
· and viewing inequality from a global perspective, as well as a national one.

Drawing on major theories of inequality and up-to-date evidence, Robert J. Holton guides readers through the complex issues at hand, making this text a valuable resource for students of sociology, global studies, politics and development studies.

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Recensione:

A fantastic introduction to a fractured field. This text offers a much-needed, even-handed summary of the state of inequality research.' – Salvatore Babones, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Sydney, Australia

'A panoptic survey of the sources and scope of inequality on a global scale, which is historically informed, theoretically insightful, and policy relevant for contemporary debates over the challenges of global inequality.' – André Broome, Associate Professor of International Political Economy, University of Warwick, UK

Descrizione del libro:

A broad, multi-disciplinary and up-to-date analysis of the current state of global inequality that draws on major theories and evidence in order to guide students through the complex issues at hand

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• Editore: Palgrave
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 113733956X
• ISBN 13: 9781137339560
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 216