A brief history of equality
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A leading global economist and expert on inequality presents a brief and surprisingly optimistic history of human striving for equality, despite crises and disasters. It is easy to succumb to pessimism, hearing about inequality every day. However, in his new book, Thomas Piketty reminds humanity that the grand sweep of history gives us grounds for optimism. Piketty elegantly and succinctly analyzes the great ideas that have shaped the modern world and colored it with shades of 'bad' and 'good': the rise of capitalism, revolutions, imperialism, slavery, wars, and the construction of the welfare state. The history of equality is a history of violence and social struggle, interspersed with setbacks and catastrophes. But, as Piketty shows, despite all this, human societies have steadily moved towards a fairer distribution of income and assets, reducing racial and gender inequality, and providing broader access to healthcare, education, and civil rights. This book is both a wonderful introduction to the innovative ideas developed in Thomas Piketty's monumental book "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" and an incredibly valuable standalone study.
Author:
Author:Piketty Thomas
Cover:
Cover:cover with flaps
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Politics & Social Science
Dimensions:
Dimensions:20x12.5x2 cm
Series:
Series:Ice. Smart
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-17-150335-2
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