Tippet, Ben
Split: Class Divides Uncovered (Outspoken)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745340210
- author:
- Tippet, Ben
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pluto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres
- Genre:
- Business, Economics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The class divide at the heart of exploitation is a pressing issue. In "Split Class Divides Uncovered", Ben Tippet examines the economic nature of class, challenging the idea that it can be reduced to cultural factors. He explores how precarious labor, rising debt, and environmental catastrophe are all linked to the class divide. Tippet myth-busts meritocracy, revealing the role of tax havens, colonialism, and inheritance in perpetuating wealth inequality. The book highlights the potential for a diverse working-class bloc to fight back against austerity and uncertainty. By tracing the intersections between exploitation and class, Tippet sheds light on the need for a more nuanced understanding of economic inequality.