Style: Social Class and Life Taste: Social Class and Life Taste

Author: Fussell
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: His purpose is to offend the masses—he succeeded, with his endless wit and kindly malice. —The Times
Clever and entertaining—Among many guides to social life, Mr. Fussell's book is clearly the most comprehensive and also one of the most witty. His gaze is sharp enough to be frightening when it comes to observing the behavior, customs, and cultural tastes of Americans. —The New York Times
A rare good book—Rich historical perspective, keen insight, biting humor, and a bright light thrown on the American class society. —United Press International
Witty, critical, and enlightening—Surprisingly and often sharp and sarcastic, Fussell hits the mark and is highly provocative. —The Chicago Sun-Times
What is class? It is not just your profession, not just where you live, not just your table manners, nor just how much money you have or how much you can earn. Class is a combination of subtle things, hard to define. It is precisely these subtle qualities that establish your place in the world. Through keen observation, a unique perspective, incisive analysis, and witty, humorous writing, the author meticulously contrasts the social hierarchy in American society and the lifestyle and taste of different classes.