Unlock the secrets of modern Iceland with 'An Equal Difference' by G. S. Motola. This book features 165 striking images and 20,000 compelling words, offering a deep dive into Iceland's unique societal fabric. From its distinct approach to banking reform to its commitment to social justice, discover what sets Iceland apart. Based on interviews with a diverse array of Icelanders, this independently published work is your ticket to understanding what's possible in a society that dares to be different.
Photographer and writer G. S. Motola takes you on an enlightening journey through modern Iceland in 'An Equal Difference.' Featuring over 165 compelling images and incisive essays, this book delves into the unique responses of Icelandic society to pressing global issues.
Why did Iceland uniquely address its banking culture after the 2008 financial crisis? What drives its focus on social justice? Motola answers these questions and more, drawing from interviews with a diverse range of Icelanders—from musicians and scientists to educators and prison wardens.
'An Equal Difference' offers a tapestry of stories that illuminate not just Iceland's achievements but also the realm of possibilities for societies worldwide.
“This book is, quite simply, incredible. A carefully-considered inquiry into Iceland’s response to the 2008 Financial Crisis evolves into a larger narrative about Icelandic society’s approach to the modern questions of feminism, gender equality, and gender identity.” - K. Paddie, Head of Growth, Polarr
An Equal Difference is also available as a first edition, fine art hardcover book.
Text and Photographs by G.S. Motola
Foreword by Dr Inga Dóra Sigfúsdóttir
Co-author of the Icelandic Model for Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention
CEO of The Icelandic Centre for Social Research and Analysis
Professor of Sociology, Reykjavík University and Columbia University
eBOOK ISBN 978-0-9954856-2-4
Published by Restless Machinery
©2016 G.S. Motola