"Startlingly uncomfortable facts about Britain's solidifying inequality make this succinct yet encyclopaedic account of widening gaps compulsory reading. Here's a challenge to politicians: no, their oft-sought 'equality of opportunity' is impossible without addressing unequal education, health, working life and geography, while family circumstances determine futures more certainly than fifty years ago. As compelling as it is alarming, this book will be the benchmark for all intending to confront a profound social and economic crisis that is already endangering democracy."-- Polly Toynbee, author of The Only Way Is Up: How to Take Britain from Austerity to Prosperity "This superb critique of a British public policy is a must-read."-- Paul Collier, author of Left Behind: A New Economics for Neglected Places "This book offers a deep analysis on inequality: not only what the challenges are, but also the solutions, presented in an evidence-based and balanced way. This is a must-read for anyone concerned about rising inequality and what we should all be doing about it."-- Devi Sridhar, author of How Not to Die (Too Soon): The Lies We've Been Sold and the Policies That Can Save Us "Deeply thoughtful and hugely informative. This magisterial study shows clearly how the different dimensions of inequality are interlinked and how they need tackling.

"-- Richard Layard, co-author of Wellbeing: Science and Policy "An extraordinary achievement--authoritative, comprehensive and agenda-setting. Remarkable for both its rigour and breadth, this book tackles not just what has happened to inequality but why it matters, recognising that inequality is about power and respect as much as income and wealth. A gift to anyone serious about creating a better society."-- Daniel Chandler, author of Free and Equal: A Manifesto for a Just Society "Economic inequalities matter. But as these authors lay out so clearly, what matters more than 'the details of the counting house' are the consequences of inequality for wealth, health and political participation. The growth of wealth inequalities alongside, in the UK, a near twenty-year period of stagnation, mean fewer life chances for today's children, unequal participation in the benefits of society and inequalities in all the conditions essential for health and wellbeing. A magisterial overview necessary for expert and concerned citizen alike."-- Michael Marmot, author of The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World "An excellent account of the social and economic changes which Britain has gone through and the challenges we now face.

"-- David Willets , author of The Pinch: How the Baby Boomers Took Their Children's Future--And Why They Should Give It Back "This wonderfully clear and readable little book provides a masterful overview of how the nature of inequality has changed in recent decades. Crucially, it shows how our current combination of economic stagnation with historic inequalities has driven social and political fragmentation. Returning to economic growth is a prerequisite for tackling our deepest social problems."-- Matthew Syed, author of Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking.