This book presents 101 inequalities categorized across three tiers, each illustrating how disparities manifest and persist. The first tier focuses on contextual factors, exploring inequalities in economic, political, and societal dimensions. The second tier examines baselines, analyzing inequalities related to timing/season (e.g., inequality of opportunity and natural environment), space/location (e.g., geographical location and external environment), and human condition (e.g., age, gender, and ethnicity). The third tier investigates the tangiblesmaterials and resources, assessed through four key categories: availability, awareness, accessibility, and utility. By examining these through global case studies, authors not only validate the systemic and non-systemic inequalities of our contemporary society but also propose pathways toward truly just, inclusive, and people-centric sustainable development.

Authors hope this book sparks transformative thinking and action against the entrenched inequalities shaping our world. While authors may have drifted away from the vision of just and inclusive societies, the authors must find their way backtoward a future where equity is not a privilege, but a fundamental right. More than just an academic discourse, this book is a call to action, particularly for the next generationthose who seek to dismantle systemic inequalities and build sustainable futures for the many, rather than just the privileged few or the bliss of the affluent minority.

Highlights key inequalities amid the COVID-19 crisis and beyond Goes beyond just the common health and economic inequalities Puts together a comprehensives list of 101 inequality issues across three tiers with global case studies

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Dr. Saeid Pourroostaei Ardakani is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Lincoln, UK. His research and teaching expertise centers on smart and adaptive computing and/or communication solutions to build collaborative/federated (sensory/feedback)systems in Internet of Things (IoT) applications and cloud environments. Saeid is also interested in (ML-enabled) Big Data processing and analysis applications. Saeid formerly worked at the University of Nottingham (China campus), 2019-2023, and ATU, 2015-2018 as an Assistant Professor in Computer Science. He received his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Bath focusing on data aggregation routing in Wireless Sensor Networks. His subject specialisms are: Internet of Things, Big Data Analysis, Distributed and Collaborative Computing, Sensory Systems, and Educational Technology. Prof. Ali Cheshmehzangi is the World's top 2% field leader,recognised by Stanford University. He has recently taken a senior leadership and management role at Qingdao City University (QCU), where he is a Professor in Architecture and Urban Planning, Director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching, Learning, and Research, and Advisor to the school's international communications. Over 11 years at his previous institute, Ali was a Full Professor in Architecture and Urban Design, Head of the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Founding Director of the Urban Innovation Lab, Director of Center for Sustainable Energy Technologies, and Director of Digital Design Lab. He was Visiting Professor and now Research Associate of the Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS) at Hiroshima University, Japan. Ali is globally known for his research on 'urban sustainability'. So far, Ali has published over 300 journal papers, articles, conference papers, book chapters, and reports. To date, he has 15 other published books.

Inhalt

The COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis and Growing Inequalities and Disparities in a not-so-inclusive contemporary society.- 50 Inequalities under 5 Inequality Categories.- Economic Inequality.- Political Inequality.- Gender Inequality.- Inequality of Access.- Inequality of Opportunity.- 50 Disparities under 5 Disparity categories.- Economic Stability.- Physical Environment.- Istitutional Systems.- Food.- Community Safety and Social Context.- Learning from the current inequalities and disparities for future sustainable development pathways: A brief reflection.