When this book was first published in 2011 it opened up the discussion of class in Britain. Then, in the public debate after the riots of that summer, Owen Joness thesis was proved rightthe working class were the scapegoats for everything that was wrong with Britain. Based on a wealth of original research, Chavs is a damning indictment of the media and political establishment and an illuminating, disturbing portrait of inequality and class hatred in modern Britain. This new edition includes a new chapter, reflecting on the overwhelming response to the book and the situation in Britain today.


About the Author:

Owen Jones is a writer, columnist, commentator and activist. He writes for the Guardian, Independent and New Statesman, appears on television and radio, and is a tireless public speaker. He lives in London.