July Book of the Month

The SSL ‘Book of the Month’ feature, highlights a book in our collection that has been chosen by one of our Subject Consultants. This may be a recent addition to our stock or an existing item that we would like to share with you.

 

The equality effect: improving life for everyone

Danny Dorling

New Internationalist Publications Ltd, 2017

Shelfmark: HM821.DOR 2017

 

 

 

 

Our Book of the Month for July was selected Jo Gardner, Bodleian Social Science Librarian and Subject Consultant for Politics and International Relations. It was chosen because it offers a refreshingly optimistic view of the future.

 

 

Book Overview:

The Equality Effect presents the evidence on the differences between equal and unequal societies during the last ten years. Dorling outlines the supporting data in an accessible and engaging way, with a sprinkling of witty illustrations by Ella Furness.

Levels of equality within countries are associated with a range of outcomes. In the more equal countries, people are happier and healthier, more numerate, produce less waste and commit fewer crimes.

Dorling presents a compelling argument for public policy to prioritise equality. He demonstrates where greater equality is currently to be found, and how we can set The Equality Effect in motion everywhere.

 

Reviews:

‘The Equality Effect was a pleasure to read, and because the book covers research from such a broad range of disciplines, I would recommend it to anyone interested in in/equality or quantitative research more generally.’
Natasha Codiroli Mcmaster, UCL Institute of Education

Here is a book which details – with irrefutable evidence – both the damage caused by inequality and the benefits we all derive from living in more equal societies. We should all learn from it – and, above all else, act on it.’
Owen Jones, Columnist and author of Chavs: The Demonisation of the Working Class

 

Where can I find it?

The title is currently on display on top of our New Books Display Area (located round the corner from our Library Issue Desk). You are however welcome to borrow it. After the end of the month it will be available on our open shelves shelved at HM821.DOR 2017

What would your SSL Book of the Month be? Do you have a favourite book in our collection? If so, we would love to know what it is. Add a comment below or email us.

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