Equality: From Theory to Action

The authors, all members of the Equity Studies Centre at University College, Dublin, aim to show how cooperation across academic disciplines can strengthen the theory as well as the practice of equality. They concede that the rise of conservatism in the UK and US affects the growth of equality, but note that equality is nevertheless integral to improvement in matters of community, freedom, and the environment, regardless of current politics. They follow with comments and recommendations on putting equality into practice in the economy, in participatory democracy, in the legal system, employment and educational opportunities, and in research. They give strategies those involved in the increase in equality can take in formulating ideology and resistance, promoting class and gender equality, and coordinating action. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

John Baker is a senior lecturer in Politics, Kathleen Lynch is Professor of Equality Studies, Sara Cantillon is a senior lecturer in Equality Studies, and Judy Walsh is a lecturer in Equality Studies, all at University College Dublin.