Unhealthy Societies: The Afflictions of Inequality

By Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett

Inequality is a major threat to our health and well-being. It is a root cause of poverty, social injustice, and environmental degradation. And it is a major contributor to a wide range of health problems, from heart disease and diabetes to mental illness and premature death.

In their groundbreaking book, Unhealthy Societies: The Afflictions of Inequality, Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett draw on cutting-edge research to reveal the devastating impact of inequality on our health and well-being. They show how inequality can lead to:

Unhealthy Societies: The Afflictions of Inequality

by Richard G. Wilkinson

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• Increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes
• Higher rates of infant mortality and premature death
• Increased risk of mental illness, including depression and anxiety
• Lower life expectancy

Wilkinson and Pickett also show how inequality can damage social cohesion and trust, and lead to increased crime and violence. They argue that inequality is not simply a moral issue, but a major public health problem.

Unhealthy Societies is a wake-up call for all of us. It is a powerful indictment of the inequality that is rampant in our societies, and a call to action for a more just and equitable world.

Reviews

"Unhealthy Societies is a groundbreaking book that has the potential to change the way we think about inequality. Wilkinson and Pickett present a compelling case that inequality is a major threat to our health and well-being, and they call for a more just and equitable world." - Danny Dorling, Professor of Geography, University of Oxford

"This is a powerful and important book that should be read by everyone who cares about the future of our societies. Wilkinson and Pickett provide a devastating indictment of the inequality that is rampant in our world, and they offer a compelling vision for a more just and equitable future." - Raj Patel, author of Stuffed and Starved

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Unhealthy Societies: The Afflictions of Inequality

by Richard G. Wilkinson

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Language	:	English
File size	:	1757 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	270 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled
Item Weight	:	6.3 ounces

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