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The Great Leveler: Violence And The History Of Inequality From The Stone Age To The Twentyfirst Century (The Princeton Economic
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How Only Violence And Catastrophes Have Consistently Reduced Inequality Throughout World Historyare Mass Violence And Catastrophes The Only Forces That Can Seriously Decrease Economic Inequality? To Judge By Thousands Of Years Of History, The Answer Is Yes. Tracing The Global History Of Inequality From The Stone Age To Today, Walter Scheidel Shows That Inequality Never Dies Peacefully. Inequality Declines When Carnage And Disaster Strike And Increases When Peace And Stability Return. The Great Leveler Is The First Book To Chart The Crucial Role Of Violent Shocks In Reducing Inequality Over The Full Sweep Of Human History Around The World.Ever Since Humans Began To Farm, Herd Livestock, And Pass On Their Assets To Future Generations, Economic Inequality Has Been A Defining Feature Of Civilization. Over Thousands Of Years, Only Violent Events Have Significantly Lessened Inequality. The Four Horsemen Of Levelingmassmobilization Warfare, Transformative Revolutions, State Collapse, And Catastrophic Plagueshave Repeatedly Destroyed The Fortunes Of The Rich. Scheidel Identifies And Examines These Processes, From The Crises Of The Earliest Civilizations To The Cataclysmic World Wars And Communist Revolutions Of The Twentieth Century. Today, The Violence That Reduced Inequality In The Past Seems To Have Diminished, And That Is A Good Thing. But It Casts Serious Doubt On The Prospects For A More Equal Future.An Essential Contribution To The Debate About Inequality, The Great Leveler Provides Important New Insights About Why Inequality Is So Persistentand Why It Is Unlikely To Decline Anytime Soon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Great Leveler'? A: The main theme of 'The Great Leveler' is the examination of how violence and catastrophic events throughout history have played a crucial role in reducing economic inequality.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Great Leveler'? A: The author of 'The Great Leveler' is Walter Scheidel, a historian known for his work on economic history and inequality.
- Q: What historical periods does 'The Great Leveler' cover? A: 'The Great Leveler' covers a vast timeline, tracing the history of inequality from the Stone Age to the present day, analyzing various violent events and their impacts.
- Q: What are the 'Four Horsemen' mentioned in the book? A: The 'Four Horsemen' refer to the four major violent forces identified by Scheidel that have historically reduced inequality: mass-mobilization warfare, transformative revolutions, state collapse, and catastrophic plagues.
- Q: How does the book describe the relationship between peace and inequality? A: The book suggests that inequality tends to increase during periods of peace and stability, while it declines in times of violence and disaster.
- Q: What is the format and page count of 'The Great Leveler'? A: 'The Great Leveler' is published in paperback format and contains 528 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Great Leveler' published? A: 'The Great Leveler' was published on September 18, 2018.
- Q: What type of audience is 'The Great Leveler' intended for? A: 'The Great Leveler' is intended for readers interested in economic history, social inequality, and the historical analysis of societal changes.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about future inequality? A: The book offers insights that suggest the reduction of violence in contemporary society casts doubt on the prospects for achieving a more equal future.
- Q: Is 'The Great Leveler' suitable for academic study? A: 'The Great Leveler' is suitable for academic study as it provides a comprehensive historical analysis and is a significant contribution to the debate on inequality.