JOURNAL ARTICLE
Understanding social inequality
Year: 1999 Journal: International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy Vol: 19 (9/10/11)Pages: 1-22 Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Abstract
Introduces the different types of inequality. Argues the distinction between inequality and differences. Asks if social inequality is important or a mistaken ideal? Briefly looks at the different forms inequality takes.
Keywords:
Inequality Social inequality Ideal (ethics) Sociology Income inequality metrics Positive economics Neoclassical economics Economic inequality Economics Political science Mathematics Law
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Citation History
Topics
Income, Poverty, and Inequality
Social Sciences → Social Sciences → Sociology and Political Science
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