The great escape : health, wealth, and the origins of inequality
Deaton, Angus2015
Book
The world is a better place than it used to be. People are wealthier and healthier, and live longer lives. Yet the escapes from destitution by so many have left gaping inequalities between people and between nations. Here, Angus Deaton tells the remarkable story of how, starting 250 years ago, some parts of the world began to experience sustained progress, opening up gaps and setting the stage for today's hugely unequal world. He takes an in-depth look at the historical and ongoing patterns behind the health and wealth of nations, and he addresses what needs to be done to help those left behind.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkden Library | Adult Non Fiction | 305 DEAPaperback | Available |
Main title:
The great escape : health, wealth, and the origins of inequality / Angus Deaton.
Author:
Deaton, Angus, author
Imprint:
Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2015.Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2015.
Collation:
376 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2013.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780691165622 (pbk)
Dewey class:
305
Language:
English
BRN:
1773428