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The Policy Press has just published a new book: Injustice:
Why social inequality persists by Daniel Dorling. I am sure that it will be
of interest to members of this list.
An
interview with Daniel Dorling in Guardian Society introduces him as “an
expert on health and social inequalities” who takes apart “seemingly
impenetrable statistics and us[es] them to shine a light on some of the
starkest wealth and health disparities around the UK and globally.”
They describe the book as part “an impassioned call to action”
and part “academic text”, where “Dorling's adept
handling of the vast body of evidence manages to keep it firmly
anchored.” The book was also featured in the Daily
Mail and London
Evening Standard.
In
this timely book, Dorling claims that in rich countries inequality is now
caused by unacknowledged beliefs which propagate it. Hard-hitting and
uncompromising in its call to action, this is essential reading for everyone
concerned with social justice. Additional online resources
include data tables, a sample chapter and an extended bibliography.
Daniel
Dorling was featured on the BBC London News on 21st April with a
piece focusing on income inequality in London; you can watch the clip here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/london/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8636000/8636022.stm. Also, you can
listen again to an interview with the author on Thinking Allowed on BBC Radio 4.
Beliefs
which serve privilege, elitism and inequality infect our minds like computer
viruses. But now Dorling provides the brain-cleaning software we need to begin
creating a happier society." Richard Wilkinson, Emeritus Professor of
Social Epidemiology and co-author of 'The Spirit Level'
"His
attack on elitism and despair is impressive, his factual evidence
undeniable." Rt
Hon David Blunkett MP
It
is currently available on our website with a 30% discount, for more information
please see: http://www.policypress.co.uk/display.asp?K=9781847424266.
With
best wishes,
Claire
Claire Sollars, Marketing
Executive
The Policy Press, Fourth Floor,
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