Ebook: The Politics of Equality : an Introduction

In The Politics of Equality, Jason C. Myers provides a readable, contemporary introduction to egalitarian political philosophy. Concentrating on ideas and values rather than on the rise and fall of parties and movements, the book offers crucial insights into a vital tradition of political thought and how it is key to our understanding of contemporary debates, from national healthcare and retirement pensions to the role of government in responding to economic crisis. This is essential reading for anyone interested in constructing a more just society. Read more... About the author; List of figures; Acknowledgments; Introduction; ONE -- Historical materialism; TWO -- Equal freedom; THREE -- Economy and society; FOUR -- Democracy; FIVE -- Internationalism; SIX -- The privation state; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index