Synopsis
Underdogs is a compelling, myth-busting account of white working-class Britain.
'A vivid portrait of British white working-class people, places and culture . . . Few books bring so much fresh thinking to tired arguments' - Robert Ford, author of Brexitland
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No large group of people in Britain is as badly misunderstood as the white working class. Its members have been caricatured as...
Details
17 April 2025336 pages
9781035015122Imprint: Picador
Reviews
In his brilliant new book, Joel Budd lets the underdogs speak for themselves. This vivid portrait of British white working class people, places and culture in all their kaleidoscopic variety balances thoughtful discussion of the deep problems facing white working class communities with celebration of their resilience and adaptability. Budd's affection for the places he visits and the people he meets shines through, and the vibrant pictures he paints will stay long in the memory. Few books bring so much fresh thinking to tired arguments, but Budd achieves even more than this: this book will change how you see Britain.Robert Ford, author of Brexitland
