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Summary of White Trash is written by Fastreads and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1544752865 (ISBN 10) and 9781544752860 (ISBN 13).

Despite the recent election results in America pushing class concerns back into the limelight, the truth is that America has been struggling with its class identity for centuries. Since the time of British colonial settlement, millions of Americans have found themselves in an unwelcoming society eager to brand them as "waste people" and push them to the outskirts of society. Isenberg's incredibly thorough and groundbreaking book, "White Trash" details the long history of class in America. What Will You Learn from Reading This Book? An understanding of the ways that race and class ranking have had long lasting impacts on society in America The ways that Elvis "The King" can be compared to President Bill Clinton An understanding of the real reasons why Europeans immigrated to America in the 17th century The role that eugenics played in America and the potential it had to change the population forever The reasons why early Americans compared class status to breeding livestock The impacts of a long held class system on the 2016 presidential election A real understanding of the American promise that rags to riches stories are completely possible for everyone The ways that wealthy landowners have had uncountable benefits in America since the beginning of the nation's history Don't miss this summary of Nancy Isenberg's New York Times best-selling book, "White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America." This FastReads summary includes complete chapter synopses with key takeaways and analysis and will change the way you see American history. Isenberg turns our understanding of class history on its head and offers valuable insight into how modern America was shaped. Book Summary Overview Through extensive, detailed research, Isenberg has moved the story of American class tensions out from the shadows and given it new voice. Her richly detailed book chronicles over 400 years of American class tensions and seeks to give context for why these class prejudices are so pervasive in the "land of equal opportunity." If you've found yourself wondering why some people have never managed to make it to the top of American society, White Trash will reveal to you the sinister side of American exceptionalism. Click "Buy Now with 1-Click" to own your copy today! Please note: This is a summary, analysis and review of the book and not the original book.