Rugged Individualism and the Misunderstanding of American Inequality

by Lawrence M. Eppard

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1611462363
• ISBN13: 9781611462364
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"