The Broken Ladder

Name: The Broken Ladder
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SKU: 9781474601122
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How Inequality Changes the Way We Think, Live and Die

By Dr Keith Payne

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The Broken Ladder by Dr Keith Payne explores how economic inequality affects individuals' perception of themselves and their world. It delves into the psychological impact of disparity, discussing how social comparisons can influence everything from our health to our happiness. Dr Payne offers insights into how recognising and addressing these effects can promote a more just and fulfilling society.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about how inequality affects our personal lives, happiness, and health. It offers an insightful analysis into the psychological impacts of social and economic disparities, providing a unique perspective on personal development and self-help.

The Broken Ladder

A thought-provoking and unique look at status, inequality and the psychology behind it.

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The Broken Ladder by Dr Keith Payne provides a persuasive and highly readable account of how rising inequality, and not just absolute poverty, is undermining our politics, social cohesion, long-term prosperity, and general well-being, as noted by Barack Obama.

Inequality makes us feel poor and act poor, even when we're not. It affects our mood, decision-making, and even our immune systems. Using groundbreaking research in psychology and neuroscience, Keith Payne explains how inequality shapes our world and influences our thinking, how we perform at work, and how we respond to stress. He explores what we can do to combat its most insidious effects on our lives.

'Eye-opening' Susan Cain, author of Quiet

'Important, timely and beautifully written' Adam Atler, author of Irresistible

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The Broken Ladder by Dr Keith Payne is praised for its persuasive and accessible exploration of how rising inequality, beyond just absolute poverty, affects politics, social cohesion, prosperity, and well-being. The book is seen as eye-opening and resonant, providing a thoughtful look at how our environment influences us. It challenges the perception that poverty is the sole issue, demonstrating that inequality across different levels significantly shapes society.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474601122

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Illustration: Integrated graphs, maps and line drawings

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 256

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Career Development Dr Keith Payne Education & Reference Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Keith Payne is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As an international leader in the psychology of inequality and discrimination, his research has been featured in THE ATLANTIC, THE NEW YORK TIMES and on NPR, and he has written for SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN and PSYCHOLOGY TODAY.