Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America's Heartland
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In this urgent, deeply researched work, Jonathan M. Metzl examines how the politics of racial resentment has reshaped America’s heartland—affecting not only elections and public policy, but also the everyday health and well-being of the people who live there. Tracing the ways political messaging and institutional decisions reinforce “whiteness” as a measure of belonging, he shows how fear, grievance, and identity-based appeals can translate into real-world harm. Blending historical analysis with contemporary case studies, the book explores the intersection of race, ideology, and public life, arguing that the costs of these dynamics are borne in communities through deteriorating social trust, economic strain, and preventable suffering. Metzl’s sharp, accessible style makes a compelling case that confronting racial resentment is essential to restoring the civic and moral foundations of American life.
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Published Jan 1, 2019
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First Published
2019
Language
eng
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