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The Wealth Paradox investigates a puzzling social phenomenon: as societies become more economically prosperous, citizens often develop more hardened and inflexible attitudes toward social change and outgroups. This groundbreaking work by Frank Mols and Jolanda Jetten challenges conventional assumptions about the relationship between wealth and progressive values.
Drawing on extensive research and real-world examples, the authors demonstrate how economic security can paradoxically lead to defensive attitudes rather than openness. They explore the psychological and social mechanisms that underpin this counterintuitive trend, examining how prosperity affects group identity, status anxiety, and receptiveness to different perspectives.
This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding contemporary social divisions, political polarization, and the complex relationship between material wealth and social attitudes. It offers valuable insights for policymakers, social scientists, and general readers seeking to understand our increasingly divided world.
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