Richard Wilkinson
Richard Wilkinson is a British researcher and author known for his work on social inequalities and the impact they have on society and health. He is best known for his book 'The Spirit Level', co-authored with Kate Pickett, which argues that societies with more equal distribution of incomes have better health and social outcomes.
Books
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1. The Spirit Level
This book presents a compelling argument that income inequality within a society leads to a wide range of social and health problems. The authors use a variety of statistical data from different countries to show that societies with more equal distribution of incomes have better health, fewer social problems such as violence, drug abuse, and mental illness, and are more cohesive than ones in which the gap between the rich and poor is greater. The book challenges the notion that societal problems are inevitable in modern, developed societies and offers a new way of understanding how we can improve the quality of life for all.
