Individualism and Inequality

Ralph Fevre

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Abstract: A belief in individual self-determination powered the development of universal human rights and inspired social movements from anti-slavery to socialism and feminism. At the same time, every attempt to embed individualism in systems of education and employment has eventually led to increased social inequality. Across the globe individualism has been transformed from a revolutionary force into an explanation for increasingly unequal societies where dissent is largely silent. This book explores the possibility of rediscovering the original, transformative potential of individualism.

Keywords: Business and Management; Economics and Finance; Politics and Public Policy Social Policy and Sociology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
ISBN: 9781784716509
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 1 Neoliberalism takes over , pp 1-19

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Ch 2 Anti-slavery and the secret of human rights , pp 20-36

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Ch 3 Adam Smith and American individualism , pp 37-56

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Ch 4 Inequality, welfare and the cultivation of character , pp 57-71

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Ch 5 American ideology: millennium and utopia , pp 72-87

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Ch 6 Classes and evolution , pp 88-108

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Ch 7 Sowing the seeds of neoliberalism , pp 109-125

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Ch 8 Education, individualism and inequality , pp 126-144

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Ch 9 An introduction to people management , pp 145-157

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Ch 10 From ‘stupid’ to ‘self-actualizing’ workers , pp 158-171

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Ch 11 The neoliberal settlement , pp 172-191

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Ch 12 The apotheosis of individualism at work , pp 192-211

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Ch 13 The hidden injuries of cognitive individualism , pp 212-233

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Ch 14 Insecurity, intensification and subordination , pp 234-249

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Ch 15 The future of work and politics , pp 250-269

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