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Category
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Economics
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Author
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Thomas Piketty
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Cover
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Paperback
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ISBN
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9780674297630
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Price
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599
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Dimensions
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21*14 cm
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Weight
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247g
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Language
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English
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Pages
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274
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Publisher
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Harvard Uni Press
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Country of origin
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USA
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Description
A Brief History of Equality by Thomas Piketty is a thought-provoking exploration of economic inequality across history. Building on his earlier work in Capital in the Twenty-First Century, Piketty traces the evolution of wealth distribution from the early modern period to the present day. He examines how inequality has shifted over time, highlighting key historical events, social movements, and economic policies that have shaped wealth and income disparities. Piketty advocates for more progressive taxation and wealth redistribution to address rising inequality. The book offers a comprehensive and accessible analysis of the forces that have contributed to economic disparities, urging readers to rethink the relationship between capitalism, democracy, and social justice.
About the Author
Thomas Piketty is a French economist, best known for his work on wealth and income inequality. He gained international fame with his 2013 book, Capital in the Twenty-First Century, which analyzes the concentration of wealth and its impact on society over the past few centuries. Piketty is a professor at the Paris School of Economics and has contributed significantly to the fields of economic history and inequality studies. His research focuses on long-term trends in income and wealth distribution, and he advocates for progressive taxation and other policies to address economic disparities. In addition to Capital, Piketty has written books like Capital and Ideology and A Brief History of Equality, which further explore issues related to economic inequality and its social and political implications.