Snakes and Ladders: The great British social mobility myth

Snakes and Ladders is a book that explores the hidden history of social mobility in Britain over the past century, revealing how a powerful elite have clung to their perch while unsung heroes have created more room at the top. It argues that only by creating greater opportunities for everyone to thrive can we ensure the survival of our society.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

A stimulating and necessary redress, David Kynaston's "Snakes and Ladders" challenges the notion of social mobility in Victorian Britain. Drawing on hundreds of personal stories, the book reveals the hidden history of how people have experienced social mobility in both directions, from servants' children who became clerks to managers made redundant by the 2008 financial crash. It explores how a powerful elite on the top rungs have clung to their perch, while also introducing us to the unsung heroes who created more room at the top.

In the face of political crisis after crisis, "Snakes and Ladders" argues that only by creating greater opportunities for everyone to thrive can we ensure the survival of our society. The book is a fascinating, important read that offers a trove of stories of human hope and disappointment. It provides a rich and well-observed historical account that sheds light on the complexities and challenges of social mobility in a changing world.

"Snakes and Ladders" is a must-read for anyone interested in social history, politics, and the human experience. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784703479