Caste Marks: Style And Status In The U.S.A.
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Paul Fussell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann : London, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Caste Marks: Style & Status In The Usa presents a sharp, insightful analysis of American social stratification. Paul Fussell chronicles the intricate, often unspoken, codes that define class distinctions, illustrating how everything from speech patterns to sartorial choices functions as a marker of one's position within the national hierarchy. With a keen eye for detail and a distinctive wit, the work uncovers the subtle signals and overt displays that delineate various social strata. It argues that these caste marks are deeply ingrained in the American psyche, shaping interactions and perceptions across the social landscape. This compelling study details the enduring power of style and status as fundamental components of identity and social structure in the United States.
Author: Paul Fussell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann : London, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Caste Marks: Style & Status In The Usa presents a sharp, insightful analysis of American social stratification. Paul Fussell chronicles the intricate, often unspoken, codes that define class distinctions, illustrating how everything from speech patterns to sartorial choices functions as a marker of one's position within the national hierarchy. With a keen eye for detail and a distinctive wit, the work uncovers the subtle signals and overt displays that delineate various social strata. It argues that these caste marks are deeply ingrained in the American psyche, shaping interactions and perceptions across the social landscape. This compelling study details the enduring power of style and status as fundamental components of identity and social structure in the United States.