White Collar: The American Middle Classes

"White Collar: The American Middle Classes" explores the lives, values, and aspirations of middle-income professionals, often in office jobs like clerks, teachers, and managers. It examines how these individuals navigate economic pressures, social identity, and class distinctions in modern America. The book sheds light on the aspirations for stability, respectability, and upward mobility that define this group, while also addressing challenges like job security and changing societal expectations. Overall, it offers a detailed understanding of the middle class as a vital social and economic force shaping American life.