Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America's Heartland by Jonathan M. Metzl explores how racial resentment fuels self-destructive political choices among white Americans.

• Author: Jonathan M. Metzl
• ISBN: 9781541644960
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Publication Date: July 23, 2019
• Pages: 320
• Language: English

Metzl examines the impact of policies enacted in response to anxieties about the changing racial demographics of the US, focusing on states like Tennessee, Missouri, and Kansas. Through compelling narratives and meticulous research, Metzl demonstrates how these policies, ostensibly aimed at benefiting white populations, ultimately undermine their health, economic well-being, and overall quality of life. The book delves into issues such as gun control, healthcare, and education, revealing the devastating consequences of prioritizing racial identity over collective welfare and offers a critical analysis of the cultural and political forces driving this phenomenon.