The politics of equality
Subtitle: an introduction
By: Jason C. Myers
Publisher: Zed Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
ISBN-13: 9781848138438; 9781848138445; 9781848138452
Subjects: Socialism; Equality
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-153) and index.
Table of contents: title: Historical materialism; title: Equal freedom; title: Economy and society; title: Democracy; title: Internationalism; title: The private state; title: Conclusion.