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The Broken Ladder

How Inequality Affects the Way We Think, Live, and Die

Keith Payne

"Explore the fascinating physical, psychological, and moral effects of inequality in this eye-opening book by a leading scientist. Discover how poverty can affect every aspect of our lives, from our immune systems to our political beliefs. Through psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics, uncover how inequality can divide us and why feeling poor is just as important as being poor. With insights into the social maladies associated with poverty, societal distrust, and increased stress levels, The Broken Ladder provides a crucial examination of an urgent global issue."
Publish Date
2017-05-02T00:00:00.000Z
2017-05-02T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2018
Goodreads Rating
4.22
ISBN
9780525429814
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2021-02-26T09:08:35.000Z
Some books are so good you have to read them again. Keith Payne’s #brokenladder changed my understanding of the psychology of inequality and the connection between the feeling of powerlessness and control. It’s a must #rethinkreading recommendation.      source