Toxic wealth : how the culture of affluence can harm us and our children /

Two therapists show how the culture of affluence in America creates unique problems for wealthy adults and children, often resulting in poor psycho-social adjustment, anxiety, low self-esteem, and the inability to have fun. The affluent are under tremendous pressure to achieve. They are subject to a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Cashman, Orla
Otros Autores: Twaite, James A., 1946-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger/ABC-CLIO, ©2009.
Colección:Non-Series.
Temas:
Wealth > Moral and ethical aspects.
Wealth > Psychological aspects.
Rich people > Psychology.
Children of the rich > Psychology.
Richesse > Aspect moral.
Richesse > Aspect psychologique.
Riches > Psychologie.
PHILOSOPHY > Ethics & Moral Philosophy.
Children of the rich > Psychology
Wealth > Moral and ethical aspects
Wealth > Psychological aspects
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The American dream and the myth that wealth brings happiness
  • The culture of affluence and the unrelenting pressure to achieve
  • The disconnect between affluent parents and their children
  • The negative aspects of having wealth
  • Promoting class envy and class warfare
  • Professionals' attitudes toward the affluent
  • How to cope with negative stereotypes
  • Raising confident, competent, and connected children
  • Relationship issues among the affluent
  • The midlife crisis among the affluent
  • Substance abuse among the affluent
  • Problems with inheritances
  • When we lose our wealth : a postscript for a bad economy.

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