The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America by George Packer
The book offers an in-depth look at the social, political, and economic transformations that have occurred in America over the past three decades. It presents a series of personal narratives from various individuals, including a factory worker, a Silicon Valley billionaire, and a Washington insider, among others. These stories serve to illustrate the larger trends and changes that have taken place in the country, such as deindustrialization, the rise of technology, and the influence of money in politics, and how these shifts have affected the American dream.
The 9154th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 448
- Words
- 142,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)
- The 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism (GQ)