Class Attitudes in America : Sympathy for the Poor, Resentment of the Rich, and Political Implications (Paperback)

Introduction: reigning myths about class attitudes; 1. In their own words; 2. A theory of attitudes toward class groups and their political consequences; 3. Attitudes toward the poor and the rich in the United States; 4. Why so many Americans support downward redistribution; 5. The role of political knowledge; 6. Consequences for vote choice; 7. Why don't politicians listen?; Conclusion: the path behind and the path forward.