Chavs : The Demonization of the Working Class

In modern Britain, the working class has become an object of fear and ridicule. In this acclaimed investigation, Owen Jones explores how the working class has gone from salt of the earth to scum of the earth. Exposing the ignorance and prejudice at the heart of the chav caricature, he portrays a far more complex reality. The chav stereotype, he argues, is used by governments as a convenient fig leaf to avoid genuine engagement with social and economic problems and to justify widening inequality. This new edition includes a new chapter, reflecting on the overwhelming response to the book and the situation in Britain today.Author: Owen Jones,author Contributors: Owen Jones,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 336 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Edition: New Published/Release Date: 13 Oct 2020 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Verso Books Author/Director/Artist: Owen Jones Dimension (cm): 198x129x21 mm Package Dimension (cm): 22x198x129 mm Item Weight (g): 1050 Package Weight (g): 270