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Title: Summary of White Trash by Nancy Isenberg

Subtitle: Includes Analysis

Author: Instaread

Narrator: Sam Scholl

Format: Unabridged

Length: 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-27-16

Publisher: Instaread

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

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.

Despite the founders' declaration that "all men are created equal," the reality of life in America has continuously told a different story. 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.

Class hierarchy traces back to America's earliest history. Contrary to the myth that American colonial settlers were either enterprising businessmen or devout Christians fleeing religious persecution, the majority were actually economically challenged outcasts or social burdens that the English were happy to be rid of. Many were criminals, vagrants, and orphans who then became indentured servants with no landowning rights.

Please note: This is key takeaways and analysis of the book and not the original book.

Members Reviews:

Lower class America

"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. Despite the founders' declaration that "all men are created equal," the reality of life in America has continuously told a different story. 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.

This Instaread of Isenberg's book condenses the history of the white underclass of America into 11 key takeaways. These insights cover topics such as the racial tensions that fuel white trash, the politics behind the common man image for voters, how land ownership defines Americans, and how government interventions have been met with backlash and opposition. This summary was hard to read because of the depressing message, but in the end I feel like a much better person. I was given a copy of this book to write an honest review.

The truth about race and class in America

Even though the Declaration of Independence states that âall men are created equal,â the reality is that, for the entire history of our country, poor whites have been maligned and marginalized as much as racial minorities and immigrants. The wealthy classes, aided by the media, have, however, used race and immigrant status to drive wedges between poor whites, âwhite trash,â to keep them from joining forces to threaten the privileged few. LSU professor, Nancy Isenberg, in her book, White Trash, explores 400 years of American history, debunking the myth that being white and working hard is all it takes to be successful. She shows that even those from poor backgrounds who become successful, such as Elvis Presley and Bill Clinton, are still stigmatized by the 1%.

Summary of White Trash by Nancy Isenberg from Instaread is a comprehensive analysis of Isenbergâs book, complete with copious references, that is a must-read for anyone who wants to see behind the screen of political rhetoric, especially that of the present day, and shows that the poor and disadvantaged in the U.S.