Richistan
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
288
Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Richistan by Robert Frank examines the lives of America's wealthiest individuals, highlighting how they exist almost in a separate country, which Frank calls "Richistan." The book explores their unique healthcare, transport systems, and social circles, delineating "Lower," "Middle," and "Upper Richistan." Frank reveals how these individuals accumulate, spend, and sometimes lose vast fortunes, while reshaping philanthropy, culture, and politics in America.
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Robert Frank's Richistan offers a compelling glimpse into the lives of America's ultra-wealthy. Critics commend its engaging, accessible narrative and insightful exploration of economic disparity. However, some criticize it for anecdotal over-reliance and lack of depth in economic analysis. Overall, it's an engaging read for those interested in the sociology of wealth.
Ideal for readers intrigued by wealth and social dynamics, Richistan by Robert Frank offers an insider’s view of America's new rich. Comparable to the explorative tones of The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, it appeals to those fascinated by economic stratification and high-society lifestyles.
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288
Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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