The Politics of Equality: An Introduction - Brossura

Myers, Jason C.

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ISBN 10: 1848138431 ISBN 13: 9781848138438

Casa editrice: Zed Books, 2010

Riassunto

What are the core values underlying socialism, communism, and social democracy? Why are social egalitarians so concerned with the distribution of wealth? Why do they value the provision of public goods, such as universal education and health care? An does democracy matter to those who are concerned with material inequality? All these questions and more are examined, explained, and explored inThe Politics of Equality. In doing so, Myers provides an accessible but in-depth overview to the fundamentals of egalitarian political theory and how it is essential to our understanding of key contemporary debates over issues such as national health care, privatization, and economic regulation. This is essential reading for anyone interested in constructing a more just society.

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'Myers' Politics of Equality is a thoughtful, learned, simply-written attempt to revive a strain of political theory generally considered refuted by events: communism, socialism, social democracy, and related theories of social equality. It is, perhaps, time for such an attempt. No important political theory remains refuted for long - certainly not by events. Myers contributes to the revival of social-egalitarian theory in three ways: a) by making a strong case for the attractiveness of the ideal (a society of equal freedom); b) by suggesting reasonable means to approach that ideal; and c) perhaps most important, by pointing out how little the events of the last hundred years actually count against either the ideal or the means he suggests. It's a book that should enliven a discussion dead for too long, as good for the classroom as for circulation among thinking classes.' --Michael Davis, Illinois Institute of Technology

'Overuse has made it easy to forget the transformative, everyday makeup of concepts like 'freedom' and 'justice'. But the fabric of modern life (the 8 hour workday; vacations, public schools, sidewalks, safe food and water) is a legislated, created product, no less a result of human design than a building or a city. The Politics of Social Equality offers a readable entry into the history of egalitarian political theories invaluable for students of political science, economics, or anyone interested in how ideas are transformed into politics - and eventually, reality.' --John Bowe, Author of 'Nobodies:Modern Slave Labor in America'

'Jason Myers' The Politics of Equality is insightful, historically informed, and ideologically balanced, a commanding discourse on the theory and practice of democracy.' --Michael Parenti, Author of 'Contrary Notions and God and His Demons'

L'autore

Jason Myers is Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Stanislaus.

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• Editore: Zed Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1848138431
• ISBN 13: 9781848138438
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 159