{"title":"David R Roediger","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of \u003cem\u003eDavid R. Roediger\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed historian and author known for his insightful analyses of race and class in America. Renowned primarily for his contributions to the field of social and cultural history, Roediger delves into the complexities of racial identity, especially focusing on how concepts of whiteness have shaped historical narratives and societal structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA key work in his repertoire, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wages of Whiteness\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers a groundbreaking examination of the intersection between race and labour in the United States. By exploring the creation and perpetuation of racial identity among the working class, Roediger provides a nuanced understanding of how race has influenced economic and social dynamics throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e category, Roediger's books challenge conventional perspectives, urging readers to reconsider established narratives and embrace a more comprehensive view of America's past. His meticulous research and thought-provoking arguments foster a deeper appreciation for the intricate tapestry of American society. Whether you're a history buff or new to this genre, David R. Roediger's works are essential reading for anyone eager to engage with critical discussions about race, identity, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wages-of-whiteness-by-david-r-roediger-9781839768309","title":"The Wages of Whiteness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enduring history of how race and class came together to mark the course of the antebellum US and our present crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoediger shows that in a nation pledged to independence, but less and less able to avoid the harsh realities of wage labour, the identity of \"white\" came to allow many Northern workers to see themselves as having something in common with their bosses. Projecting onto enslaved people and free Blacks the preindustrial closeness to pleasure that regimented labour denied them, \"white workers\" consumed blackface popular culture, reshaped languages of class, and embraced racist practices on and off the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFar from simply preserving economic advantage, white working-class racism derived its terrible force from a complex series of psychological and ideological mechanisms that reinforced stereotypes and helped to forge the very identities of white workers in opposition to Blacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of insight regarding the precarious positions of not-quite-white Irish immigrants to the US and the fate of working-class abolitionism, \u003ci\u003eThe Wages of Whiteness\u003c\/i\u003e contributes mightily and soberly to debates over the 1619 Project and critical race theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851609821420,"sku":"9781839768309","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/582123482843.jpg?v=1759112458"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-r-roediger.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}