Equality

Klappentext The demand for equality is central to modern politics. But what exactly do we mean by equality? Does it threaten other important values? Is it a demand we should support or question? This highly accessible book provides an engaging introduction to the concept of equality and to the debates! historical and contemporary! that surround it. Zusammenfassung The demand for equality is central to modern politics. But what exactly do we mean by equality? Does it threaten other important values? Is it a demand we should support or question? This highly accessible book provides an engaging introduction to the concept of equality and to the debates! historical and contemporary! that surround it. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Figures and Tables. Acknowledgements. 1. The Demand for Equality. 2. Democracy. 3. Meritocracy. 4. Luck Egalitarianism. 5. Equality and Incentives. 6. Equality and Difference. 7. The Future of Equality. Notes. Bibliography. Index.

Product details

• Authors: Stuart White, Stuart (Jesus College White, White Stuart
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.10.2006
• EAN: 9780745627748
• ISBN: 978-0-7456-2774-8
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Key Concepts
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civil Rights, Social groups, Social discrimination & inequality, Human rights, civil rights, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, Social discrimination and social justice, Social groups, communities and identities