Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Kultur-, Sozial- und Bildungswissenschaftliche Fakultät - Institut für Asien- und Afrikawissenschaften

Book Launch: “Global Handbook of Inequality”

and

Commemoration of Prof. Dr. Boike Rehbein

with Prof. Surinder Jodhka (Centre for the Study of Social Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru University)

27/06. 2PM. Invalidenstr. 118, Room 117 and online.

Abstract: 

This handbook provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive review of the literature on inequality. It provides comprehensive overviews of the main theoretical traditions, concepts, dimensions, methodologies and contemporary debates around inequality as well as outlines of the situation of inequality in the world regions. Each entry covers the most relevant literature on the respective topic and gives an introduction to the key discussions. This authoritative reference work includes contributions from established and upcoming scholars based all over the world, and is truly global in perspective. It serves as a first introduction to the study of a particular field or issue related to inequality. The distinctive aspect of this handbook is its emphasis on the lived realities of inequality, its relational and cultural aspects, as well as the economic and quantitative aspects. 

This is a must-read reference volume for students, researchers and professionals interested in thistopic across the spectrum of the social sciences.   

Place: Invalidenstr. 118, Room 117

Zoom-link:
https://hu-berlin.zoom-x.de/j/63474049302?pwd=7MMHXSmfy2zcCuayTpwJNzhzoQMy5v.1

Meeting-ID: 634 7404 9302
Passwort: 566404