“An important contribution to the literature on contemporary American politics. Both
methodologically and substantively, it breaks new ground.”—Journal of Sociology & Social …

As income inequality in the United States has reached an all‐time high, commentators from
across the political spectrum warn about the social implications of these economic changes …

Subjective perceptions of inequality can substantially influence policy attitudes, public health
metrics, and societal well‐being, but the lack of consensus in the scientific community on …

A leading psychologist explains why nearly all of us--including many of those who are
persecuted and powerless--so often defend the social systems that cause misery and …

It wasn't so long ago that the white working class occupied the middle of British and
American societies. But today members of the same demographic, feeling silenced and …

Inequality is on the rise: gains have been concentrated with a small elite, while most have
seen their fortunes stagnate or fall. Despite what scholars and journalists consider a …

Politics is a trial in which those in government-and those who aspire to serve-make
proposals, debate alternatives, and pass laws. Then the jury of public opinion decides. It …

It is widely assumed that Americans care little about income inequality, believe opportunities
abound, admire the rich, and dislike redistributive policies. Leslie McCall contends that such …

The rise of mass incarceration in the United States is one of the most critical outcomes of the
last half-century. Incarceration Nation offers the most compelling explanation of this outcome …

America faces daunting problems—stagnant wages, high health care costs, neglected
schools, deteriorating public services. How did we get here? Through decades of …