Bibliograph

The spirit level, why greater equality makes societies stronger, Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett

Type

Label

The spirit level, why greater equality makes societies stronger, Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The spirit level

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

401149670

Responsibility statement

Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett

Sub title

why greater equality makes societies stronger

Table Of Contents

The end of an era -- Poverty or inequality? -- How inequality gets under the skin -- Community life and social relations -- Mental health and drug use -- Physical health and life expectancy -- Obesity : wider income gaps, wider waists -- Educational performance -- Teenage births : recycling deprivation -- Violence : gaining respect -- Imprisonment and punishment -- Social mobility : unequal opportunities -- Dysfunctional societies -- Our social inheritance -- Equality and sustainability -- Building the future

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