Sociology & Anthropology

Which underlying problems pose the greatest threat to British society today? A hundred years after its philanthropist founder identified poverty, alcohol, drugs, and gambling among the social evils of his time, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation initiated a major consultation among leading thinkers, activists, and commentators, as well as the wider public, to identify social evils in the 21st century. The Foundation has compiled the results of this fascinating study together with the viewpoints of leading thinkers into an eloquently and passionately expressed book that explores the great social evils of today. The book discusses issues of enduring public and media attention, including social inequality, declining moral values, lack of community, society, and trust.