A question of inequality: the rich, the poor and the inbetween

In the 21st century, the gap between those who have more and those who have less is growing: 1 per cent of the world owns as much as the other 99 per cent.

Should we be worried? Christopher Steed argues that that economic fairness is one of the defining issues of our time.

The author is concerned with exploring why inequality matters, something ignored by most studies.

He probes what it means to experience inequality, drawing out case studies on the effects of poverty, how it impacts upon people's sense of self-worth, and explores what can be done about it.

In proposing a theory of social relativity the author provides new insights into the effects and meaning of inequality and makes an original and important contribution to a key issue facing the world today.