Reflections on Inequality

Description

The volumes in this set, originally published between 1933 and 1988, come from sociology, politics, philosophy, economics, health and education. They: Explore a particular level at which the concept of equality must be applied if educational equality is to be realised. Present a philosophical analysis of the principle of equality. Provide a detailed examination of the correlation between health and wealth, or ill-health and deprivation in Britain. Include an important contribution to the study of social mobility in Australia. Evaluate the effects of converting rental housing into owner occupancy in the USA, the UK and Germany. Presents a detailed empirical analysis of the key dimensions of inequality and poverty in Wales. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Original Title Page Original Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction 1 Revolution and the Class Structure 2 On Inequality and Corruption 3 Class Struggles in Florence 4 Class and Government 5 Inequality and Stability 6 A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality 7 Civil Government is for Defence of Rich Against Poor 8 Of the Origin of Ambition and of the Distinction of Ranks 9 The Origin of the Distinction of Ranks 10 Parasitic and Productive Classes 11 Aristocracy and the Lower Classes in England 12 Of Property and the Labouring Classes 13 Obeisances, Titles and Class Distinctions 14 The Ruling Classes