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Exploring the intricate relationship between class and American identity, this work intertwines historical events with the author's personal narrative. Fraser highlights six pivotal moments in American history, from the Mayflower to Martin Luther King's iconic speech, revealing how class has influenced societal dynamics despite efforts to downplay its significance. His unique approach combines a historian's insight with compelling storytelling, including his own experiences during the Civil Rights era, making for a poignant and thought-provoking examination of class in America.
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Class Matters: The Strange Career of an American Delusion, Steve Fraser
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Class Matters: The Strange Career of an American Delusion
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Steve Fraser
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780300221503
- Category
- Social sciences, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Exploring the intricate relationship between class and American identity, this work intertwines historical events with the author's personal narrative. Fraser highlights six pivotal moments in American history, from the Mayflower to Martin Luther King's iconic speech, revealing how class has influenced societal dynamics despite efforts to downplay its significance. His unique approach combines a historian's insight with compelling storytelling, including his own experiences during the Civil Rights era, making for a poignant and thought-provoking examination of class in America.