Leonhardt, David
Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529435429
- author:
- Leonhardt, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- riverrun
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16 x 4.6 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 20th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Shining Future: A History of the American Economy and the Decline of the Dream In the world's most powerful country, a defining trend has emerged: stagnation of living standards. Life expectancy has declined, economic inequality has soared, and the Black-white wage gap is once again as large as it was in the 1950s. Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Leonhardt examines this phenomenon, tracing the past century of American history to understand how the "American dream" - a promise of happiness, health, and prosperity - has become increasingly unattainable. Leonhardt explores the ongoing battle between two forms of capitalism: one that envisions prosperity for most, and one that serves the individual and favors the wealthy. He reveals how democratic capitalism flourished to make the American dream possible, only to be corrupted in its latter decades to serve the privileged few. This is a sweeping narrative full of innovation, grit, human drama, and hope. Through his clear-eyed analysis, Leonhardt sheds light on the complex forces that have shaped America's economy and society over the past century. Ours Was the Shining Future is a thought-provoking exploration of the American experience, one that challenges readers to think critically about the country's future.
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