Lays out the underlying logic of contemporary poverty governance in the United States. This book argues that poverty governance - how social welfare policy choices get made, how authority gets exercised, and how collective pursuits get organized - has been transformed in the United States by two significant developments.
Hard White explains how the mainstreaming of white nationalism occurred, pointing to two major shifts in the movement. First, Barack Obama's presidential tenure, along with increases in minority representation, fostered white anxiety about Muslims, Latinx immigrants, and black Americans. At the same time, white nationalist leaders shifted their focus and resources from protest to electoral politics, and the book traces the evolution of the movement'spolitical forays from David Duke to the American Freedom Party, the Tea Party, and, finally, the emergence of the Alt-Right. While the book argues that white extremism will have enduring effects on American electoral politics for some time to come, it suggests that the way forward is to refocus the conversation onsocial solidarity, and it concludes with ideas for how to do this.
Humorous and witty recollections of the author's journey from insecure graduate student to noted activist/scholar.
The book explores innovative welfare models, analyzing their evolution and impact on society. It presents fresh methodologies to comprehend these new forms, emphasizing their implications for social policy and individual well-being. By examining contemporary welfare systems, the author provides insights into their effectiveness and challenges, aiming to reshape the discourse around social support and community assistance.