As an addendum to The Spirit Level Delusion I have also written an additional chapter discussing Wilkinson and Pickett's response to the criticisms The Spirit Level has received since it was published. As a courtesy to readers, this is available here as a free download (PDF).
Thanks,
CJS
Very good and entertaining.
ReplyDeleteI crossed paths with this book as a person I know in passing was spouting at it's greatness. A few readings of reviews and odes to the Spirit Level book had my BS detector working overtime.
The simple fact that people of different economic levels have different habits makes the entire thesis ridiculous. One trip to the grocery store and looking at what people buy can tell you that.
Reading the PDF was a depressing joy.
wilk and picketts case v robust.
ReplyDeleteright wing populists obscuring the context. ignoring other studies. ignoring reality.
free download link did not work
ReplyDeleteShould be OK now.
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