With careful research, Isenberg reviews the popular American myth of equality for all and illustrates how poor whites, or “white trash,” have traditionally been a much-derided, marginalized part of American society.Ĭlass hierarchy traces back to America’s earliest history.
White Trash by historian Nancy Isenberg is a riveting chronicle of class in America as explored through the role and the plight of the white underclass from the days of colonial settlers to the present.ĭespite the founders’ declaration that “all men are created equal,” the reality of life in America has continuously told a different story. Summary of White Trash by Nancy Isenberg | Includes Analysis
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