Richard G. Wilkinson is a British researcher focused on social inequalities in health and the social determinants of health. He is best known for his arguments that societies with more equal income distributions exhibit better health outcomes than those with wider gaps between the richest and poorest. His work highlights how inequality impacts not just individuals but society as a whole, shaping human health and well-being. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of social justice and public health, pointing to systemic causes of health disparities.
The journey of retirement after nearly fifty years ignites a celebration of adventure, romance, and introspection in this collection. It explores the question of "What's next?" through a diverse array of poetic forms, including ekphrastic, concrete, and villanelle styles, blending playful and reflective tones. Each poem captures unique experiences, inviting readers to engage with the richness of life's transitions and the beauty of new beginnings.
Addressing the current political crisis, this manifesto critiques both right and left approaches, emphasizing the need for urgent, innovative solutions. A team of researchers proposes a progressive vision that includes actionable policies in welfare, health, education, and housing. Advocating for an empowered state and active citizenship, the authors stress the importance of resilient institutions to achieve a secure and democratic future. This comprehensive blueprint aims to inspire politicians and citizens alike to embrace change for a prosperous Britain.
Written by an extraordinary team of authors, including Danny Dorling and Kate Pickett, this book offers a compelling and achievable vision for a progressive future. It presents concrete policy proposals for the reform of welfare, health and social care, public utilities and more. -- .
"Why are people more relaxed and at ease with one another in some countries than others? Why do we worry so much about what others think? Why is the American dream more of a reality in Denmark than the USA? The answer to all these questions is inequality, and it affects how we think, fell, and behave as individuals. In The inner level, Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett set out the overwhelming evidence that material inequities have powerful psychological effects. Status differences lead to fragile egos, insecurity, increased anxiety, depression, and addiction. Drawing together many of the most urgent problems facing individuals today, this book shows that societies based on fundamental equalities, sharing, and reciprocity generate much higher levels of well-being, and it lays out the path towards them"--Page 4 of cover
Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's The Spirit Level, now published in more than twenty languages, has been one of the most influential non-fiction books published in the last decade, showing 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 initiating the enormous public attention now given to the impacts of inequality. Based on an equally impressive range of data and analysis, The Inner Level now shows the impact inequality has on individuals- how it affects us psychologically, makes social relations more stressful, undermines self-confidence and distorts natural differences in personal abilities. It 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. Like its predecessor, The Inner Level will transform ideas of how we should organise the way we live together.
A fully illustrated survey of all Egypt's temples, covering the secret rites and architectural wonders of these powerful and mysterious monuments from early pharaonic times to the Roman period.
The gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, worshipped for over half of recorded history, are among the most fascinating and complex of any civilization. This is a guide to the deities that lay at the heart of Egyptian religion and society. It examines the evolution, worship and eventual decline of the numerous gods and goddesses.
David Lloyd George left a profound political legacy, despite being described by the wife of his successor, Herbert Asquith, as a 'gambler without foresight'. He is, of course, best known as the Prime Minister who led Britain to victory in World War I, but his contribution to domestic politics was similarly impressive. As Chancellor of the Exchequer he introduced pensions and national insurance against sickness and unemployment, while as Prime Minister he extended democracy by giving votes to women. Yet Lloyd George was compromised by his flaws as a human being. Vain, cruel, capricious and dishonest, at times his notoriously corrupt nature threatened to damage the British political system. Providing a unique new perspective on one of the most phenomenally-talented - but also one of the most phenomenally-flawed - of British Prime Ministers, this book will be essential reading for anyone interested in modern British politics and history.
Put the ancient world on your wall with this beautiful collection of 28 posters, featuring illustrations from the bestselling Historium. Richard Wilkinson’s illustrations are a stunning celebration of artefacts that tell us of life, death, power, war and ritual in the past. Use these posters to turn your space into a visual journey through history – from ancient Rome to the Aztec Empire, from the Egypt of the pharaohs to Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean.
Welcome to the museum! Here you will find a collection of objects from ancient civilisations. Objects of beauty, objects of functionality, objects of war, objects of life, and objects of death and burial.