The ‘what do we know and what should we do about…?’ series

The ‘what do we know and what should we do about…?’ series

A collection of books that offers readers, short, up-to-date overviews of key issues often misrepresented or simplified in the mainstream media, written by leading social scientists who have an established reputation in the relevant subject area.

In each book, the authors provide an overview of the research around the subject (‘what do we know’), whether this be long-established or the most recent findings, and suggest ideas about ‘what we should do’, based upon the authors’ extensive knowledge of the field.

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This giveaway comes courtesy of our friends at SAGE Publications


 

What Do We Know and What Should We Do About the Future of Work?
What Do We Know and What Should We Do About:
By Melanie Simms

In this book, Professor Melanie Simms analyses `What We Know’ about the current state of paid employment in the UK and provides a far-ranging examination of the most pressing issues facing traditional employment, such as the rise of automation, robotics and artificial intelligence, platform capitalism, the Universal Basic Income and the challenges of demographic change.

The author then proposes `What We Should Do’, outlining four areas of work and employment that the UK should look to strengthen in order to face the coming challenges more effectively and in a way that benefits workers as well as employers and managers. Intended for anyone seeking a quick and authoritative understanding of the future of work in the UK. Series Editor: Professor Chris Grey, Royal Holloway, University of London.

You can buy your copy of the book HERE + free UK delivery.


What Do We Know and What Should We Do About Inequality?
What Do We Know and What Should We Do About:
By Mike Brewer

 In this book, Professor Mike Brewer discusses “What We Know” about economic inequalities in the UK, presenting new analysis of the top 1% and 0.1% in the UK, and summarising the causes and consequences of high levels of inequality. Brewer presents the key trends in economic inequality in the UK and addresses the following issues: Why is curbing inequality now regarded as a global challenge? Why did the UK become more unequal during the 1980s? What has happened to incomes since the financial crash in 2008 and the government austerity that followed? and, how relevant is Thomas Piketty’s prediction that growing wealth inequalities will return us to levels of inequality last seen at the dawn of the twentieth century?

The author then proposes “What We Should Do” to move the UK off its high-inequality path and towards a fairer society, including further taxation, promoting social mobility, wealth redistribution and welfare reform. Intended for anyone seeking a quick and authoritative understanding of inequality in the modern era. Series Editor: Professor Chris Grey, Royal Holloway, University of London.

You can buy your copy of the book HERE + free UK delivery.


What Do We Know and What Should We Do About Immigration?
What Do We Know and What Should We Do About:
By Jonathan Portes

 In this book, Professor Jonathan Portes examines the subject of immigration, providing readers with a short history of immigration in the UK, followed by a detailed discussion of `What We Know’ about the economic and social impact of immigration. Portes addresses commonly asked questions such as: does immigration reduce job opportunities for those born in the UK, or push down wages? What is the impact of immigration on the public finances and public services? and, what has the impact of free movement of people been, both in the UK and the rest of the EU?

The author then proposes `What We Should Do” about immigration, investigating what a post-Brexit immigration system should look like, and what, if anything, do we need to promote integration? Intended for anyone seeking a quick and authoritative understanding of immigration in the UK. Series Editor: Professor Chris Grey, Royal Holloway, University of London.

You can buy your copy of the book HERE + free UK delivery.