The American Middle Class

Lawrence Samuel talked about his book, The American Middle Class: A Cultural History, in which he examines the past, current, and future sta… read more

Lawrence Samuel talked about his book, The American Middle Class: A Cultural History, in which he examines the past, current, and future state of the American middle class. In his book, the author reports that following World War II, a strong middle class emerged in the 1950s and began to erode in the succeeding decades. Lawrence Samuel spoke at the New York Public Library in New York City. close

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The American Middle Class

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Program ID:
314258-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Aug 17, 2013 | 7:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Sep 15, 2013 | 3:35am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Aug 17, 2013 | 7:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 01, 2013 | 7:46am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 15, 2013 | 3:35am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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