ISBN: 9781848138438

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 o… More...

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 in The 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. Books Political Science & Government~~History & Theory Politics-of-Equality~~Jason-C-Myers Zed Books 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 in "The 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.<

ISBN: 9781848138438

In The Politics of Equality, Jason C. Myers provides a readable, contemporary introduction to egalitarian political philosophy. Concentrating on ideas and values rather than on the rise a… More...

In The Politics of Equality, Jason C. Myers provides a readable, contemporary introduction to egalitarian political philosophy. Concentrating on ideas and values rather than on the rise and fall of parties and movements, the book offers crucial insights into a vital tradition of political thought and how it is key to our understanding of contemporary debates, from national healthcare and retirement pensions to the role of government in responding to economic crisis. This is essential reading for anyone interested in constructing a more just society. Political Science Political Science eBook, Zed Books<

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