{"product_id":"against-inequality-the-practical-and-ethical-case-for-abolishing-the-superrich-paperback","title":"Against Inequality: The Practical and Ethical Case for Abolishing the Superrich - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Malleson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn an era of remarkable wealth idolatry, Tom Malleson investigates the ethical justifications of wealth inequality, taking the radical position that we should abolish the billionaires.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStark inequality is a problem the world over, but it has been worsening over the past thirty years, particularly in rich, economically developed countries. To acquire the same amount of wealth as Elon Musk, the average American worker would have to work for more than four and a half million years. Is this inequality morally acceptable and is it feasible to actually reduce inequality in the real world? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAgainst Inequality\u003c\/em\u003e, Tom Malleson makes the case for rejecting meritocracy, presenting a strong defense against the claim that individuals \"deserve\" their wealth. Malleson argues that people, especially rich people, do not morally deserve the bulk of their income because it does not, by and large, come from anything the specific individual does, but is largely due to the vast understructure of other people's labor, in addition to their lucky possession of bodily talents and efforts. Furthermore, the book brings to light extensive historical and comparative evidence to show that raising taxes on both income and wealth is practically feasible and that the costs of doing so are far outweighed by the truly enormous benefits that such taxes could bring in terms of environmental sustainability, democratic equality, equal opportunity, and reduced racism and xenophobia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnlike previous books on inequality, \u003cem\u003eAgainst Inequality\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on the superrich, arguing that they have far too much: a world with billionaires alonside severe deprivation is a world without justice. Malleson's argument is not that billionaires are individually evil, but that a society that allows the existence of the superrich is structurally immoral. In an era of remarkable wealth idolatry, \u003cem\u003eAgainst Inequality\u003c\/em\u003e takes the radical position that we should abolish the billionaires.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Malleson\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor in the Department of Social Justice \u0026amp; Peace Studies at King's University College at Western University. Their work focuses on egalitarianism, feminism, and radical democracy. They are Coordinator of the Real Utopias Project and their recent books include \u003cem\u003ePart-Time for All: A Care Manifesto\u003c\/em\u003e (with Jennifer Nedelsky) and \u003cem\u003eAfter Occupy: Economic Democracy for the 21st Century\u003c\/em\u003e. They are also a longtime social justice activist and organizer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 8.9 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207751360614,"sku":"9780197670408","price":60.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/NlI3Q0p2YWd3QTRYT2tKT2hXb29Mdz09.webp?v=1773478229","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/against-inequality-the-practical-and-ethical-case-for-abolishing-the-superrich-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}