Rugged individualism and the misunderstanding of American inequality Lawrence M. Eppard, Mark Robert Rank, and Heather E. Bullock with Noam Chomsky, Henry A. Giroux, David Brady, and Dan Schubert.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
The problem with American individualism -- Part I. social science perspectives -- The American inequality palette -- Social psychological functions of inequality beliefs -- In conversation -- Part II. individualism on the ground -- Cleaning the ivory tower -- Paved with good intentions -- Part III. the big picture -- Inequality beliefs and social justice.
"In Rugged Individualism and the Misunderstanding of American Inequality, the authors argue that a culture of individualism in the U.S. limits the pressure politicians face to develop robust social policies. This individualism combines with racism and features of the political system to help perpetuate high levels of poverty and inequality"-- Provided by publisher.
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