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1 online resource (216 pages) |
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Non-Series |
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Non-Series
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| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
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 myriad of negative stereotypes that make it difficult for them to have a normal social life. They are taken advantage of, preyed upon, and ridiculed. When they seek professional help for their problems, they may receive little sympathy. This book is a sage and insightful primer aimed at all readers who have some wealth, whether inherited or amassed through personal effort. The consciousness-raising here includes vignettes from the treatment rooms of the authors, who have helped many wealthy individuals and families deal with the fallout from the myths with which our culture burdens them. Specific guidelines on how to deal with problems are presented |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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English |
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digitized 2011 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Wealth -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Wealth -- Psychological aspects
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Rich people -- Psychology
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Children of the rich -- Psychology.
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PHILOSOPHY -- Ethics & Moral Philosophy.
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Children of the rich -- Psychology
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Wealth -- Moral and ethical aspects
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Wealth -- Psychological aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Twaite, James A., 1946-
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| ISBN |
9780313359927 |
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031335992X |
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