Between Fault Lines and Front Lines: Shifting Power in an Unequal World

Inequality is a major challenge today, hindering poverty reduction and sustainable development. This book explores how inequalities have reshaped structures from the local to the transnational level and the consequences of these changes. It also presents examples of peaceful processes of policy change that have made societies greener and more socially just.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Inequality poses a formidable challenge to poverty reduction and sustainable development in today's world. As the power of elites increases and societal disparities widen, institutions that uphold public goods and universal values face disempowerment or co-optation, while visions of social justice and equity are marginalized. This book delves into the roles of elites and power institutions in exacerbating social and economic divisions across the globe. It explores how inequalities have reshaped structures at local, national, and transnational levels and the consequences they have brought about. Furthermore, the contributors offer examples of peaceful policy change processes that have led to greener societies, reduced social stratification, and decentralized power and resources to marginalized or discriminated groups. Drawing from cutting-edge empirical research, the chapters in this volume combine conceptual insights with case studies from the Global North and South, employing diverse analytical approaches and qualitative research methods to propose solutions for closing the inequality gap.

Inequality poses a formidable challenge to poverty reduction and sustainable development in today's world. As the power of elites increases and societal disparities widen, institutions that uphold public goods and universal values face disempowerment or co-optation, while visions of social justice and equity are marginalized. This book delves into the roles of elites and power institutions in exacerbating social and economic divisions across the globe. It explores how inequalities have reshaped structures at local, national, and transnational levels and the consequences they have brought about. Furthermore, the contributors offer examples of peaceful policy change processes that have led to greener societies, reduced social stratification, and decentralized power and resources to marginalized or discriminated groups. Drawing from cutting-edge empirical research, the chapters in this volume combine conceptual insights with case studies from the Global North and South, employing diverse analytical approaches and qualitative research methods to propose solutions for closing the inequality gap.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 157 x 233 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350229020