{"product_id":"2940172499869","title":"Erotic Capital: The Power of Attraction in the Boardroom and the Bedroom","description":"In 2010, pioneering sociologist Catherine  Hakim shocked the world with a provocative new theory: In addition to the  three recognized personal assets (economic, cultural, and social capital),  each individual has a fourth asset-erotic capital-that he or she can, and  should, use to advance within society. \u003cbr\u003e   In this bold and controversial book, Hakim explores the applications and  significance of erotic capital, challenging the disapproval meted out to  women and men who use sex appeal to get ahead in life. Social scientists have  paid little serious attention to these modes of personal empowerment, despite  overwhelming evidence of their importance. In \u003ci\u003eErotic Capital\u003c\/i\u003e, Hakim marshals  a trove of research to show that rather than degrading those who employ it,  erotic capital represents a powerful and potentially equalizing tool-one that  we scorn only to our own detriment.","brand":"Instructional Systems [Aubrey J. Kline (aka Jim Kline dba Instructional Systems)]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100882714864,"sku":"2940172499869","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940172499869_p0.jpg?v=1763836722","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940172499869","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}