Books : “Une brève histoire de l’égalité en bande dessinée”, based on the book by Thomas Piketty

This comic strip by Stephen Desberg and Sébastien Vassant adapts Thomas Piketty's book on the historic movement towards equality.

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Une photo de Thomas Piketty lors de la présentation de l'un de ses ouvrages. - Enlarge image, modal window

Une brève histoire de l’égalité en bande dessinée

Visit the page dedicated to the book on the Seuil website.

Summary

By presenting the long-term evolution of inequalities between social classes in human societies, Thomas Piketty offers a new perspective on the history of equality. He draws on a strong conviction forged in the course of his research: the march towards equality is a battle that has come a long way, and one that can only continue into the 21st century, if we all get involved. Following on from the huge success of Capital & Idéologie (by Claire Alet and Benjamin Adam), this comic strip adaptation of Une brève histoire de l’égalité will enable a new audience to understand and appropriate Thomas Piketty’s thinking.

  • Author: Stephen Desberg
  • Author and illustrator: Sébastien Vassant
La couverture de la BD "Une brève histoire de l'égalité en bande dessinée". - Enlarge image, modal window

Economic issues are too important to be left to a small class of specialists and managers. The reappropriation of this knowledge by citizens is an essential step in transforming power relations.

Thomas Piketty

The author