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The Privileged Classes (1908)

The Privileged Classes (1908)

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AnthropologyFiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1120039509
ISBN13: 9781120039507
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 26 2009
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Privileged Classes is a book written by American author and social critic, Barrett Wendell, in 1908. It is a critique of the social hierarchy and class system in America during the early 20th century. Wendell argues that the privileged classes, consisting of the wealthy and powerful, have an unfair advantage over the rest of society and are responsible for perpetuating social inequality. He explores the ways in which this system is maintained through education, politics, and culture, and offers suggestions for how it can be dismantled. The book is a powerful indictment of the American class system and a call to action for social reform. It is an important historical document that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of the early 20th century, and remains relevant today as income inequality continues to be a pressing issue in American society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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