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Uncover the intricate relationship between political inequality and economic injustice with *A Republic of Equals*, a compelling trade paperback published in 2021 by Princeton University Press. This enlightening book, ISBN 9780691206431, takes a deep dive into the heart of democracy, revealing how disparities in political power drastically affect market access and public services. The author, acclaimed economist Jonathan Rothwell, employs cutting-edge empirical evidence from a multitude of social sciences to illustrate how entrenched income inequality in the United States and other wealthy democracies stems from politicized markets and systemic gaps in opportunity.
Rothwell's exploration sheds light on critical issues, such as the intersection of racial politics and elite interests, which have long undermined justice and equality. He analyzes the troubling rise of nationalism alongside racial tensions, linking them to persistent frustrations with an inequitable political landscape. This book challenges the myth that economic inequalities are unavoidable, asserting that disparities in race and ethnicity are dynamic and can change over time.
With *A Republic of Equals*, readers will gain a fresh perspective on fostering social and political equality, paving the way for a fairer society. It is essential reading for anyone interested in socio-political issues, economic justice, and the future of democratic governance.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691206431
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Why political inequality is to blame for economic and social injustice
Political equality is the most basic tenet of democracy. Yet in America and other democratic nations, those with political power have special access to markets and public services. A Republic of Equals traces the massive income inequality observed in the United States and other rich democracies to politicized markets and avoidable gaps in opportunity—and explains why they are the root cause of what ails democracy today.
In this provocative book, economist Jonathan Rothwell draws on the latest empirical evidence from across the social sciences to demonstrate how rich democracies have allowed racial politics and the interests of those at the top to subordinate justice. He looks at the rise of nationalism in Europe and the United States, revealing how this trend overlaps with racial prejudice and is related to mounting frustration with a political status quo that thrives on income inequality and inefficient markets. But economic differences are by no means inevitable. Differences in group status by race and ethnicity are dynamic and have reversed themselves across continents and within countries. Inequalities persist between races in the United States because Black Americans are denied equal access to markets and public services. Meanwhile, elite professional associations carve out privileged market status for their members, leading to compensation in excess of their skills.
A Republic of Equals provides a bold new perspective on how to foster greater political and social equality, while moving societies closer to
Rothwell's exploration sheds light on critical issues, such as the intersection of racial politics and elite interests, which have long undermined justice and equality. He analyzes the troubling rise of nationalism alongside racial tensions, linking them to persistent frustrations with an inequitable political landscape. This book challenges the myth that economic inequalities are unavoidable, asserting that disparities in race and ethnicity are dynamic and can change over time.
With *A Republic of Equals*, readers will gain a fresh perspective on fostering social and political equality, paving the way for a fairer society. It is essential reading for anyone interested in socio-political issues, economic justice, and the future of democratic governance.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691206431
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Why political inequality is to blame for economic and social injustice
Political equality is the most basic tenet of democracy. Yet in America and other democratic nations, those with political power have special access to markets and public services. A Republic of Equals traces the massive income inequality observed in the United States and other rich democracies to politicized markets and avoidable gaps in opportunity—and explains why they are the root cause of what ails democracy today.
In this provocative book, economist Jonathan Rothwell draws on the latest empirical evidence from across the social sciences to demonstrate how rich democracies have allowed racial politics and the interests of those at the top to subordinate justice. He looks at the rise of nationalism in Europe and the United States, revealing how this trend overlaps with racial prejudice and is related to mounting frustration with a political status quo that thrives on income inequality and inefficient markets. But economic differences are by no means inevitable. Differences in group status by race and ethnicity are dynamic and have reversed themselves across continents and within countries. Inequalities persist between races in the United States because Black Americans are denied equal access to markets and public services. Meanwhile, elite professional associations carve out privileged market status for their members, leading to compensation in excess of their skills.
A Republic of Equals provides a bold new perspective on how to foster greater political and social equality, while moving societies closer to