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Class and the Culture War Part 1: The Labor Theory of Value And its Discontents

It Could Happen Here

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Reconsidering Class: Misconceptions and Historical Context

This chapter challenges common misconceptions about class in the United States, questioning why certain groups are considered working class while others with more wealth also identify as such. It explores the history of the labor theory of value and how it was adapted and manipulated by the right. Additionally, the chapter discusses workers' claims to respectability and their role in shaping a new world.

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