{"title":"Richard Wilkinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Richard Wilkinson collection, where we explore the profound works of an esteemed author renowned for his insightful analysis on social equality and its impact on societies. Richard Wilkinson, often collaborating with fellow researcher Kate Pickett, dives deep into the societal structures that shape our world, offering thought-provoking perspectives that challenge conventional wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eThe Spirit Level\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a pivotal book that examines how societal inequality affects individual and communal well-being. Recognised for its rigorous research and compelling arguments, this book lays the foundation for understanding how equal societies foster better health, more happiness, and greater community cohesion. In the companion volume, \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Level\u003c\/em\u003e, Wilkinson extends his exploration into the effects of inequality on mental health and individual psychological states, reinforcing the notion that equitable societies cultivate more profound individual and collective fulfilment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth books are part of the Education \u0026amp; Reference category, making them essential reading for those interested in social sciences, public health, and policy reform. Whether you are a student, educator, policymaker, or a conscientious reader, Wilkinson's works provide valuable insights into the societal changes needed to create more equal and thriving communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the transformative power of equality and its far-reaching effects with Richard Wilkinson's influential works in our carefully curated collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-inner-level-by-richard-wilkinson-9780141975399","title":"The Inner Level","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sequel to the global phenomenon \u003cem\u003eThe Spirit Level\u003c\/em\u003e, this book explores the impact of inequality on each of us individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's \u003cem\u003eThe Spirit Level\u003c\/em\u003e, now published in more than twenty languages, has been one of the most influential non-fiction books published in the last decade. It shows conclusively how less equal societies fare worse than more equal ones across a whole range of social measures—health, education, levels of violence, life expectancy, and child wellbeing—and has initiated the enormous public attention now given to the impacts of inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on an equally impressive range of data and analysis, \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Level\u003c\/em\u003e now shows the impact inequality has on individuals. It explains how inequality affects us psychologically, makes social relations more stressful, undermines self-confidence, and distorts natural differences in personal abilities. The book demonstrates that societies based on fundamental equalities, sharing, and reciprocity produce much higher levels of wellbeing than those based on excessive individualism, competitiveness, and social aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike its predecessor, \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Level\u003c\/em\u003e will transform ideas of how we should organise the way we live together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355174588652,"sku":"9780141975399","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14555973482238.jpg?v=1744300079"},{"product_id":"the-spirit-level-by-richard-wilkinson-9780241954294","title":"The Spirit Level","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA groundbreaking work on the root cause of our ills, which is changing the way politicians think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do we mistrust people more in the UK than in Japan? Why do Americans have higher rates of teenage pregnancy than the French? What makes the Swedish thinner than the Greeks? The answer is inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking book, based on years of research, provides hard evidence to show:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow almost everything—from life expectancy to depression levels, violence to illiteracy—is affected not by how wealthy a society is, but how equal it is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThat societies with a bigger gap between rich and poor are bad for everyone in them—including the well-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow we can find positive solutions and move towards a happier, fairer future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUrgent, provocative, and genuinely uplifting, \u003cem\u003eThe Spirit Level\u003c\/em\u003e has been heralded as providing a new way of thinking about ourselves and our communities, and could change the way you see the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355214303468,"sku":"9780241954294","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3256483482274.jpg?v=1744301922"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/richard-wilkinson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}