This two-word phrase was introduced in 1919 by Upton Sinclair, whose book The Brass Check uses it to describe the "petty underlings" of a certain kind of world.
This two-word phrase was introduced in 1919 by Upton Sinclair, whose book The Brass Check uses it to describe the "petty underlings" of a certain kind of world. According to a 1951 book, people described by this phrase do not "live by making things;" instead they handle "paper and money and people." That book, which describes the "salesmanship mentality" among the "American Middle Classes," is by (*) C. Wright Mills and is named for this phrase. This hyphenated adjective was used by criminologist Edwin Sutherland to describe Ponzi schemes, blackmailing, forgery and other non-violent crimes. For 10 points, those who work in offices are often described by what term contrasted with blue-collar?
This two-word phrase was introduced in 1919 by Upton Sinclair, whose book The Brass Check uses it to describe the "petty underlings" of a certain kind of world.
white-collar