Title:
Wealth, poverty and politics
Author:
Edition:
Revised and enlarged edition.
Publication Date:
2016
Publication Information:
New York : Basic Books, [2016]
©2016
Physical Description:
ix, 565 pages ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9780465096763
Abstract:
Drawing on accurate, empirical data, one of the foremost conservative public intellectuals in the United States argues that political and ideological struggles have led to dangerous confusion about income inequality in America.
Contents:
Issues -- Geographic factors : Waterways ; Lands ; Climate, animals and diseases -- Cultural factors : Culture and economics ; Cultural diffusion ; Culture and progress -- Social factors : Population ; Mental capabilities -- Political factors : Political institutions ; Politics and diversity ; The welfare state -- Conclusions : Economic differences ; Implications and prospects ; Goals.
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Language:
English
