The Spirit Level

Why Equality Is Better for Everyone

First published 2009

About the book

It is common knowledge that, in rich societies, the poor have worse health and suffer more from almost every social problem. This book explains why inequality is the most serious problem societies face today.

Description from Open Library

About the author

Kate Pickett, born 1965, United Kingdom.

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Catalogue record

Allen Lane · 352 pages

Publisher: Allen Lane
Pages: 352
ISBN: 978-1-84614-039-6

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Publisher: Allen Lane
Pages: 352
ISBN: 978-1-84614-039-6
Author: Wilkinson, Richard · Pickett, Kate, 1965–
Statement: The Spirit Level : Why Equality Is Better for Everyone / Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.
Records: Open Library Wikidata

Subjects

United Kingdom
2000s
Economics and business
Science and medicine
Income distribution
Equality
Social problems
Social medicine
Quality of life
Socioeconomic Factors
Inégalité sociale
Qualité de la vie
Problèmes sociaux
Revenu

Catalogue data checked 3 October 2026