White Trash White Trash Nancy Isenberg

White Trash

Four Centuries of Class Struggle in the United States

by Nancy Isenberg

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About This Book

Published in 2016, this work examines American history through the lens of impoverished white populations who experienced alternating contempt and fascination from society's elite. The narrative follows the biopolitical, cultural, and social forces that influenced the existence of poor white Americans across centuries—starting with colonial settlements, continuing through the Civil War era, advancing through the Great Depression, and extending to modern times.

Who Should Read This?

  • People interested in American class structures and sociological patterns
  • Scholars studying the political and cultural evolution of the United States
  • Readers seeking unconventional perspectives on American historical development

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