{"title":"Chuck Collins","description":"\u003cp\u003eChuck Collins offers a compelling exploration of social and economic issues, delving into the roots and consequences of inequality. His works blend insightful analysis with thought-provoking narratives, challenging readers to reconsider the structures of wealth and power in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a mix of sharp political commentary and reflective storytelling, with a focus on themes like injustice, resilience, and the possibilities for meaningful change. Collins’ books engage both the mind and conscience, making them essential for those interested in politics, current affairs, and social education.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wealth-hoarders-by-chuck-collins-9781509543496","title":"The Wealth Hoarders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, a secret army of tax attorneys, accountants and wealth managers has been developing into the shadowy Wealth Defence Industry. These ‘agents of inequality’ are paid millions to hide trillions for the richest 0.01%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, inequality expert Chuck Collins, who himself inherited a fortune, interviews the leading players and gives a unique insider account of how this industry is doing everything it can to create and entrench hereditary dynasties of wealth and power. He exposes the inner workings of these “agents of inequality”, showing how they deploy anonymous shell companies, family offices, offshore accounts, opaque trusts, and sham transactions to ensure the world’s richest pay next to no tax. He ends by outlining a robust set of policies that democratic nations can implement to shut down the Wealth Defence Industry for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis shocking exposé of the insidious machinery of inequality is essential reading for anyone wanting the inside story of our age of plutocratic plunder and stashed cash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available as an audiobook.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428339826924,"sku":"9781509543496","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509543496.jpg?v=1774497030"},{"product_id":"is-inequality-in-america-irreversible-by-chuck-collins-9781509522514","title":"Is Inequality in America Irreversible?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are living in a time of extreme inequality: America’s three richest people now own as much wealth as the bottom half of the population. Although most accept that this is grotesque, many politicians accept it as irreversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIs Inequality in America Irreversible?\u003c\/em\u003e, leading US researcher and activist Chuck Collins succinctly diagnoses the drivers of rampant inequality, arguing that such disparities have their roots in 40 years of the powerful rigging the system in their favour. He proposes a far-reaching policy agenda, analyses the barriers to progress, and shows how transformative local campaigns can become a national movement for change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a powerful analysis of how the plutocracy sold us a toxic lie, and what we can do to reverse inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455602704620,"sku":"9781509522514","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71fb1CWIYcL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774786556"},{"product_id":"burned-by-billionaires-by-chuck-collins-9781620979099","title":"Burned by Billionaires","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA scathing expose of the hidden impact of America's ultra-wealthy on our social, economic, political, and ecological landscape—as well as a path toward a more equitable future.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBurned by Billionaires\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecently, it has become increasingly evident that extreme concentrations of wealth and power have profound impacts on our politics, but extreme inequality's influence on our daily lives—and our futures—has been vastly overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor and senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC, Chuck Collins chronicles how the actions of the top 0.01% have severe consequences for the rest of us, especially those of marginalised identities. Collins takes down the \"myth of meritocracy,\" unraveling how the rich rig the game in their favour, resulting in a concentration of wealth in the hands of a tiny (but growing) class of billionaires—leading to both intense income and political polarisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a wholly original argument, Collins charts this economic, social, and ecological destruction and shows how these effects manifest in every facet of our society, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncreasing the tax burden on ordinary working people\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReducing public funding for schools, roads, and other essential infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShrinking the pool of affordable housing, especially in poor and urban areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccelerating climate change and dictating what ends up on our dinner plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShaping the news we consume and fuelling the spread of misinformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollins argues that perhaps, worst of all, the concentration of wealth and power is leading to political hijacking, undermining the democratic principle that our votes matter equally. Full of engrossing charts, graphs, political cartoons, and more, this book is an urgent call-to-action and road map to a more equitable society, where everyone has access to the resources that will allow them to thrive—one where it is no longer commonplace to live in a constant state of uncertainty, fear, and anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBurned by Billionaires\u003c\/em\u003e offers a pointed prescription for taking power back from the billionaire class and achieving the shared prosperity that comes from a healthy and equal society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47558908608748,"sku":"9781620979099","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781620979099-burned-by-billionaires.jpg?v=1776920747"},{"product_id":"altar-to-an-erupting-sun-by-chuck-collins-9798986532462","title":"Altar to an Erupting Sun","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRae Kelliher is a veteran environmental activist and pioneer in the death-with-dignity movement. 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