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The spirit level is an engaging and easy to read nonfiction book that explores the correlation between inequality and multiple social ills plaguing todays modern societies. Four children separated by vast distances all undergo the same ritual, watched by cloaked strangers. In the spirit level richard wilkinson and kate pickett put inequality at the center of public debate by showing conclusively that less equal societies fare worse than more equal ones across everything from education to life expectancy. Written by kate pickett and richard wilkinson, the book highlights. Wilkinson and pickett use figures from the united nations human development report, a respected and accurate source, but they use data from the 2004 edition. Likewise, various statements and allusions are made connecting. Reference a book reference a book chapter reference a journal article. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 30% off your. Jul 27, 2012 the first set of evidence presented in the book outlines how rich societies have gotten close to the end of what economic growth can do for its population. Sarah n harvey harriet known as harry is a donorconceived child who has never wanted to reach out to her halfsiblings or donoruntil now. Reference a website reference a blog article reference a wiki. The spirit level by richard wilkinson and kate pickett request. Kate pickett this eyeopening uk bestseller shows how one single factorthe gap between its richest and poorest memberscan determine the health and wellbeing of a society.
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