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Name: White working class
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Author: Williams, Joan

Joan C. Williams examines the white working class in the United States, challenging the common misconception that this group is merely poor. She argues that they represent an elusive middle class that resists both the entrenched professional elite and the very wealthy. Williams explains how the white working class resents poverty and professional dominance yet does not view wealth as a threat. Their political influence is revealed through the rise of populist and nationalist movements. Through a rigorous narrative, the book offers a nuanced portrait of this demographic, asserting that their true desire is to preserve local values and traditions while securing greater economic resources.

First publish date: 2017

Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory

Authors: Williams, Joan

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