The Broken Ladder. Book Summary

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Keith Payne

What’s inside

This book explores the psychological impacts of economic inequality and how it shapes social dynamics and individual behavior.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the psychological effects of inequality
  • Insight into the broader societal impacts of economic disparities
  • Knowledge to inform policy and activism
  • Awareness of how economic status can shape life outcomes

Key Points

  • The psychological basis of economic inequality
  • How inequality alters individual perception
  • Consequences of inequality in society
  • Inequality’s impact on health and mortality
  • Economic disparity and its effect on politics
  • Potential pathways to mitigate inequality

Who’s it For

  • Social scientists
  • Policy makers
  • Activists for economic equality
  • Psychologists
  • Sociology enthusiasts

About the author

Keith Payne is a renowned social psychologist whose research focuses on economic inequality and its psychological effects.