Capital and Ideology by Thomas Pickett

 Thomas Pickett's capital and ideology is a monumental achievement. The coverage is immense, the scope is terrifying, the knowledge and vision is astonishing in each of the 1,000+ pages. Apparently it claims to be an analysis of the origins, politics, and economics of inequality, but it goes much deeper and further than the brief information. This work is nothing more than a portrait of the history of the world economy and politics at the time of writing. Although history can be viewed in different forms over the centuries and perceived perspectives, book analysis on current political issues will always undergo more rapid change. I doubt Thomas Pickett himself would have guessed that just months after his work was published, the global economic and political landscape would be reshaped by a new microscopic virus. But that's what happened. And given the impact on the distribution of wealth and fortune that the authors attribute to the wars of destroying capital that shaped twentieth century history, it can be assumed that political guidance in the last chapter of this book becomes more likely. out of necessity.

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Capital in the 21st century outlines the origins and extent of inequality in human society. Capital and ideology go further, exploring current and historical circumstances and mechanisms that define their scope and influence their spread. This book shows a comparison of inequalities between countries, continents, cultures and times. In addition, the authors use more than just statistical comparisons. Historical and cultural perspectives are offered. Economic analysis is offered. It is critical to analyze social structures, especially in victorious societies where ownership of religious, scientific and military power is both a justification and a means of establishing and maintaining distorted asset ownership. Although the book covers many subjects, many different civilizations, locations, and ages, the overall analytical focus is never lost.

Criticism of such an achievement may seem small, but this book is able to overcome one of its weaknesses more quickly. There is a constant opinion about the work of Thomas Piquetti that, like all socialists, he wanted everyone to be equal, all reduced to the same lowest common denominator. Critics continue that this will stifle creativity and movement in any society that has tried to implement the policies it recommends or even try to address the visible and growing inequalities caused by market capitalism. However, readers of Capital and Ideology should wait until the last chapter of this book before reading this section.