Dying of Whiteness

"Dying of Whiteness" is a thought-provoking examination of how right-wing policies driven by racial resentment have negatively impacted public health and social wellbeing in the United States. Through interviews and analysis of health data, physician and sociologist Jonathan M. Metzl reveals that these policies, aimed at restoring societal greatness for white Americans, often result in worse health outcomes and increased hardship for the very communities they intend to help. With additional insights on the backlash to the COVID-19 pandemic, the book suggests that greater cooperation could benefit all Americans.