Poverty and Inequality: The Political Economy of Redistribution Jon Neill, Editor First Chapter | Table of Contents 153 pp. 1997 $40.00 cloth 978-0-88099-182-7 $14.00 paper 978-0-88099-181-0 "This book is an excellent contribution to the literature on earnings and income inequality. It provides a very useful introduction to methodologies for measuring inequality, a comprehensive overview of changes in inequality which have occurred in the United States, and an informative discussion of a variety of policy-related issues. Each of the contributors is an expert in the field, and this is reflected in the clarity of presentation and depth of insights in each chapter. The nontechnical presentation will make the volume accessible to a wide range of readers. It is to be highly recommended for researchers in the field, for other social scientists, or for students looking for a readable and succinct overview of recent developments in inequality." –Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal. "Highly recommended as being accessible to the undergraduate reader, yet also having something to offer the researcher."–CHOICE Magazine |