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The Unwinding: An Inner History Of The New America
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National Book Award Winnera New York Times Bestsellera New York Times Notable Bookan Npr Best Bookselected By New York Times' Critic Dwight Garner As A Favorite Booka Washington Post Best Political Booka New Republic Best Booka Riveting Examination Of A Nation In Crisis, From One Of The Finest Political Journalists Of Our Generationamerican Democracy Is Beset By A Sense Of Crisis. Seismic Shifts During A Single Generation Have Created A Country Of Winners And Losers, Allowing Unprecedented Freedom While Rending The Social Contract, Driving The Political System To The Verge Of Breakdown, And Setting Citizens Adrift To Find New Paths Forward. In The Unwinding, George Packer, Author Of The Assassins' Gate: America In Iraq, Tells The Story Of The United States Over The Past Three Decades In An Utterly Original Way, With His Characteristically Sharp Eye For Detail And Gift For Weaving Together Complex Narratives.The Unwinding Journeys Through The Lives Of Several Americans, Including Dean Price, The Son Of Tobacco Farmers, Who Becomes An Evangelist For A New Economy In The Rural South; Tammy Thomas, A Factory Worker In The Rust Belt Trying To Survive The Collapse Of Her City; Jeff Connaughton, A Washington Insider Oscillating Between Political Idealism And The Lure Of Organized Money; And Peter Thiel, A Silicon Valley Billionaire Who Questions The Internet'S Significance And Arrives At A Radical Vision Of The Future. Packer Interweaves These Intimate Stories With Biographical Sketches Of The Era'S Leading Public Figures, From Newt Gingrich To Jayz, And Collages Made From Newspaper Headlines, Advertising Slogans, And Song Lyrics That Capture The Flow Of Events And Their Undercurrents.The Unwinding Portrays A Superpower In Danger Of Coming Apart At The Seams, Its Elites No Longer Elite, Its Institutions No Longer Working, Its Ordinary People Left To Improvise Their Own Schemes For Success And Salvation. Packer'S Novelistic And Kaleidoscopic History Of The New America Is His Most Ambitious Work To Date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America'? A: The main theme of 'The Unwinding' is the examination of American democracy in crisis, highlighting the social and political upheavals that have shaped contemporary America.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Unwinding' is George Packer, a prominent political journalist.
- Q: What are some notable accolades received by this book? A: 'The Unwinding' has received several accolades, including the National Book Award and recognition as a New York Times Bestseller.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Unwinding' contains 448 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Unwinding'? A: 'The Unwinding' was published on May 21, 2013.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Unwinding' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Unwinding' suitable for readers interested in economic history? A: Yes, 'The Unwinding' falls under the category of Economic History, making it suitable for those interested in this subject.
- Q: What narrative style does George Packer use in this book? A: George Packer employs a novelistic and kaleidoscopic narrative style, weaving together various personal stories and historical context.
- Q: Are there any notable figures mentioned in 'The Unwinding'? A: Yes, the book includes sketches of several notable figures, including politicians and cultural icons, to illustrate the era's complexities.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from reading 'The Unwinding'? A: Readers interested in political journalism, contemporary American history, and social commentary will find 'The Unwinding' particularly insightful.