The Establishment: And How They Get Away With It

Written by the same author, this book serves as a perfect companion piece, exploring how the working class is stereotyped and scapegoated by media and political elites. It shares the same sharp, investigative, and deeply critical tone that defines Jones's analysis of systemic inequality.

Graeber provides a similarly incisive critique of modern economic structures, specifically targeting the meaningless roles that proliferate within corporate and bureaucratic systems. Like Jones, he exposes the absurdity and corruption inherent in the institutions that govern our daily lives.

This investigative work examines the privatization of essential British services, offering a granular look at how public assets have been sold off to private interests. It mirrors Jones's focus on the erosion of the public sphere and the influence of corporate power in the UK.

Bakan continues his critique of corporate influence, arguing that modern attempts by companies to appear socially responsible are merely masks for deeper anti-democratic agendas. Readers of Jones will appreciate this rigorous dissection of how private power undermines public welfare.

While more academic in scope, this seminal text provides the foundational economic data that explains the wealth inequality Jones discusses. It is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the structural mechanisms behind the 'Establishment's' accumulation of power.

Davies exposes the systemic failures of the British press, detailing how corporate pressure and the demand for sensationalism have compromised journalistic integrity. It serves as a vital counterpart to Jones's analysis of how the media protects the interests of the elite.

This book provides the empirical evidence for the social costs of the inequality that Jones critiques, demonstrating how unequal societies suffer from poorer health and higher crime. It offers a scientific, data-driven perspective that complements the political argument of 'The Establishment'.

Drawing on extensive research from the Glasgow Media Group, this book offers a devastating critique of how news outlets shape public perception to favor the status quo. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the media manipulation tactics Jones highlights.

Though written from the opposite political perspective, reading this book is essential for understanding the ideology of the very 'Establishment' figures Jones criticizes. It provides a direct look into the neoliberal mindset that Jones seeks to dismantle.

Klein explores how elites exploit crises—wars, natural disasters, and economic collapses—to push through unpopular policies that benefit the wealthy. It shares the same urgent, investigative energy as Jones's work, focusing on the global scale of elite manipulation.