{"title":"John D. Stephens","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn D. Stephens offers insightful explorations into social justice and educational reform, challenging readers to rethink inequality and its impact on society. His works are thoughtfully crafted to provoke critical discussion and inspire change within educational and social frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Stephens' books blend rigorous analysis with accessible writing, making complex issues approachable for both scholars and engaged readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"challenging-inequality-by-evelyne-huber-9780226834658","title":"Challenging Inequality","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wide-ranging examination of how policies, parties, and labour strength affect inequality in post-industrial societies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot all countries are unequal in the same ways or to the same degree. In \u003cem\u003eChallenging Inequality\u003c\/em\u003e, Evelyne Huber and John D. Stephens analyse different patterns of increasing income inequality in post-industrial societies since the 1980s, assessing the policies and social structures best able to mitigate against the worst effects of market inequality. Combining statistical data analysis from twenty-two countries with a comparative historical analysis of Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the United States, Huber and Stephens identify the factors that drive increases in inequality and shape persistent, marked differences between countries. Their statistical analysis confirms generalisable patterns, and in-depth country studies help to further elucidate the processes at work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChallenging Inequality\u003c\/em\u003e shows how the combination of globalisation and skill-biased technological change has led to both labour market dualisation and rising unemployment levels, which in turn have had important effects on inequality and poverty. Labour strength—at both the society level and the enterprise level—has helped to counter rising market income inequality, as has a history of strong human capital spending. The generosity of the welfare state remains the most important factor shaping redistribution, while the consistent power of left parties is the common denominator behind both welfare state generosity and human capital investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470244888812,"sku":"9780226834658","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226834658-challenging-inequality.jpg?v=1775214583"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-d-stephens.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}