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If Everyone Is Broke, Is There Still A Class System?

By Ben Popken on April 15, 2009 9:09 PM 70 Comments

Will The Great Recession dissolve our system of symbols and affluence and remake America into a classless society? Nah, not only would that be boring, but it's impossible. A river with less water is still a river. Speaking of conspicuous consumption and water, here's what Paul Fussel, snarky author of Class: A Guide Through the American Status System, says about cruise ships: More »