Equality and economy : the global challenge / Michael Blim.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blim, Michael.

Series:

Foundations of cultural thought series ; 1.

Foundations of cultural thought series ; 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Equality.

Poverty.

Income distribution.

Globalization.

Physical Description:

vii, 243 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Walnut Creek, CA : AltaMira Press, [2005]

Summary:

Anthropologist Michael Blim identifies equality as the key global issue of our time, as the value above others that will improve human wellbeing. Using it as a measure for policy, he demonstrates how taking equality seriously will change how our economies could function to provide greater wellbeing both in the United States and worldwide. His book will be valuable to readers concerned with transnational economies, global anthropology, and the study of work and labor. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Contents:

Chapter 1 The World We Live In 1

Chapter 2 The Consequences of Capitalism 17

Chapter 3 Values and Action 37

Chapter 4 Valuing Equality 55

Chapter 5 Comparing Values 71

Chapter 6 Putting Values into Economies 89

Chapter 7 The Necessity to Choose 109

Chapter 8 Equality among Nations 125

Chapter 9 Equality and Disadvantage Abroad 147

Chapter 10 Equality at Home 165

Chapter 11 A Good-Enough Economy 181

Chapter 12 Achieving Equality 211.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0759106878

0759106886

OCLC:

55488107