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This book is classified, I recall, under sociology. It purports to be a serious effort to look at class systems in the U.S. (it was written in the early 80s, I think, so it is a bit dated). There was a lot of fun, astute and interesting information in this book. But mainly it was an arrogant look at how people live with shocking (but funny) sweeping statements, dismissing most parts of the country as vile (geographically) and lower class. I kept wondering who this author is and how he gets to judge everyone else. I did take true offense a couple of times, but mostly I was just amused and I even read parts to family members who laughed hysterically, especially when they realized that their hometown and everything else were so base.
A funny, witty, and serous read on class distinctions. Although it was written 38 plus years ago, still largely applicable today.
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I bought this book because I read references to it in several articles about class in America and was led to believe that it was a serious, scholarly treatment of the subject. The book even has a carefully written methodological introduction that contributes to that false impression. The bulk of the book, however, is ridicule-based comedy drawing mostly on stereotypes. Its illustrations remind of the phrenology illustrations of the nineteenth century. I'm sure many readers over the decades have found it a good laugh (I didn't), but don't expect useable scholarship.
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A fun guide to 1980s. Not relevant anymore. But still fun
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A humorous approach describing America's 'class's system. Very good read!
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