Economyths of work, value, and success in America / Elisa Jayne Bienenstock (College Research Professor) and Skaidra Smith-Heisters (Social Science Researcher, School of Public Affairs, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Arizona State University, USA).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bienenstock, Elisa Jayne, author.

Smith-Heisters, Skaidra, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Success--United States.

Success.

Economics--United States.

Economics.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (144 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"Economyths of Work, Value, and Success in America is an examination and critique of the economic mythologies about opportunity and prosperity that underlie our discussions and decision making about public policy. Elisa Jayne Bienenstock and Skaidra Smith-Heisters expose the rich mythology that has emerged since the founding of America, investigating themes such as individualism, self-determination, community, and collective action. Through contextual storytelling, this unique book introduces the classic lessons of social psychology, economics, sociology, and political science to explore how myths are used as levers of persuasion, evoking complex associations with American core values: freedom, fairness, and equality. Each chapter presents iconic American stories, contemporary examples and counterexamples, and empirical findings to identify the heuristics and biases that sustain adherence to these narratives. Ultimately, this innovative book empowers readers to engage in this discourse and appreciate the creation, meaning, and implementation of economyths. The novel insights presented in this book will be of interest to students and academics specializing in sociology, American history, American folklore, economics, social psychology, public policy, and political science"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction to economyths of work, value, and success in america

2. The American dreams of benjamin franklin and kylie jenner

3. Harry potter and the yellow brick road

4. The visible hand

5. Win-win, not winner-takes-all

6. Big brother, uncle sam, and two santas

7. One nation, over the rainbow

8. Conclusion to economyths of work, value, and success in america

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781035341740 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.