University of British Columbia Press Dimensions of Inequality in Canada (Equality | Security | Community)

Is Canada becoming a more polarized society? Or is it a kind-hearted nation that takes care of its disadvantaged? This volume closely examines these differing views through a careful analysis of the causes, trends, and dimensions of inequality to provide an overall assessment of the state of inequality in Canada. Contributors include economists, sociologists, philosophers, and political scientists, and the discussion ranges from frameworks for thinking about inequality, to original analyses using Canadian data, to assessments of significant policy issues, methodologies, and research directions. What emerges is the most detailed picture of inequality in Canada to date and, disturbingly, one that shows signs of us becoming a less just society. An invaluable source of information for policy makers, researchers, and students from a broad variety of disciplines, Dimensions of Inequality in Canada will also appeal to readers interested or involved in public debates over inequality. Review Too often inequality is considered only in terms of incomes. This book, written by some of the best researchers in the field, expands the economic perspective to include consumption, time, and participation. And it focuses on specific groups for which inequality is a compelling issue: kids, women, and ethnic groups. Its multidimensional perspective on inequality in Canada is so successful that it could be a model for future attempts in other countries. -- Barbara Boyle Torrey, co-editor of The Vulnerable From the Inside Flap Canada is commonly portrayed as becoming a more and more polarized society. At the same time, Canadians pride themselves on taking better care of the disadvantaged than their neighbors to the south. This groundbreaking collection of essays by leading economists, sociologists, philosophers, and political scientists provides an overall assessment of the state of inequality in Canada. From the Back Cover Canada is commonly portrayed as becoming a more and more polarized society. At the same time, Canadians pride themselves on taking better care of the disadvantaged than their neighbors to the south. This groundbreaking collection of essays by leading economists, sociologists, philosophers, and political scientists provides an overall assessment of the state of inequality in Canada. About the Author David A. Green is a professor of economics at the University of British Columbia. Jonathan R. Kesselman is Canada Research Chair in Public Finance with the Graduate Public Policy Program at Simon Fraser University.