Every month we’re going to be discussing a book from our Book Group Collections. This month we’re looking at “The Spirit Level” by Richard Wilkinson.
It is common knowledge that, in rich societies, the poor have worse health and suffer more from almost every social problem. This book explains why inequality is the most serious problem societies face today.
Do you agree? What did you think of the book? Give us your views below.
Before you do you might want to find out what the critics thought and or read more about this author and their work on the mighty Literature Resource Center.
(you’ll need your library card number to log on – if you don’t have one, you can join online)
Or take a look at this film of the author talking about the issues raised in the book at an event hosted by Friends of the Earth Scotland and Edinburgh University Business School.
Next month we’ll be discussing The Forgotten Highlander by Alastair Urquhart.
