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13%OFFFrank Mols - The Wealth Paradox: Economic Prosperity and the Hardening of Attitudes - 9781107439139 - V9781107439139
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The Wealth Paradox: Economic Prosperity and the Hardening of Attitudes

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Description for The Wealth Paradox: Economic Prosperity and the Hardening of Attitudes paperback. This book presents compelling evidence of the 'wealth paradox', where economic prosperity can also fuel prejudice, social unrest, and intergroup hostility. Num Pages: 222 pages, 57 b/w illus. 2 maps 4 tables. BIC Classification: HBTB; JMH; JPF; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152. .
The West is currently in the grip of a perfect storm: a lingering economic recession, a global refugee crisis, declining faith in multiculturalism, and the rise of populist anti-immigration parties. These developments seem to confirm the widely held view that hardship and poverty lead to social unrest and, more specifically, scapegoating of minorities. Yet in this provocative new book, Mols and Jetten present compelling evidence to show that prejudice and intergroup hostility can be equally prevalent in times of economic prosperity, and among more affluent sections of the population. Integrating theory and research from social psychology, political science, sociology, and ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
236
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107439139
SKU
V9781107439139
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Ref
99-26

About Frank Mols
Frank Mols is a lecturer in Political Science at the University of Queensland. His research interests include the current rise in populist right-wing parties, anti-immigration movements, regional and separatist movements, voter attitudes, nationalism, identity politics, and identity-based leadership. His work, which brings together political science and social psychological theorising, has been published in leading international journals, including the European Journal ... Read more

Reviews for The Wealth Paradox: Economic Prosperity and the Hardening of Attitudes
'Mols and Jetten present a compelling case for the importance of the wealth paradox. This timely and fascinating book should serve as essential reading for all those interested in the continuing debate about economic conditions and hostilities towards minorities and newcomers.' Maykel Verkuyten, Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands 'A game-changer! Analyses of xenophobia typically focus on the anxieties of those at ... Read more

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