Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream - Leonhardt, David
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0812993209
ISBN-13
9780812993202
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25058793131
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ours Was the Shining Future : the Story of the American Dream
Number of Pages
528 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Topic
United States / 20th Century, Economic History, Political Economy
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Business & Economics, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
28 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-008662
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"In recent years, the poison of despair has spread through our body politic. David Leonhardt's sweeping tale of grassroots leaders who changed America offers an antidote. America can change, because America did change, and this is a story of how. This book is an anti-funk tonic that will inspire you to stop shaking your fists and start rolling up your sleeves." --Anand Giridharadas, New York Times bestselling author of The Persuaders and publisher of The.Ink "At a time when a majority of Americans think the nation is on the wrong track, when our politics are more polarized than any time since the Civil War, when we are experiencing the worst stagnation in living standards since the Great Depression, David Leonhardt offers a clear and convincing story of how we got here. His engaging narrative illuminates the complex social, economic and political forces that have made the American dream seem a mirage, even as he charts a possible way out--to a more just and equal society and to a revived democracy. This is necessary reading." --Drew Gilpin Faust, Arthur Kingsley Porter University Professor and President Emerita, Harvard University "In this insightful and thought-provoking book, David Leonhardt examines the most important social issue of our era. Americans used to believe that each new generation would live happier, healthier, better lives than the last, and this belief gave them pride in their country and faith in their institutions. Now we are losing confidence in the American Dream, and along with it our generosity of spirit. Our politics is poisoned by anger and distrust. By explaining how we got to this critical moment, Leonhardt helps us understand how we can restore the American dream for all." --Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker "What happened to the American Dream? With the even-handed incisiveness that has made him one of the country's most-respected voices on economics, David Leonhardt illuminates the inside history of the players and missteps that have stolen so many Americans' futures. Soaring inequality, diminishing life expectancy, and stagnant social mobility were not inevitable, Leonhardt argues, nor must they be immutable. Ours Was the Shining Future is both a cause for outrage and a plea for hope." --Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right "David Leonhardt is the rare journalist who combines a rich 'on the ground' understanding of American politics and culture with a command of the latest evidence from economics and social science. Blending these perspectives, his new book gives a sweeping and brilliant view of how the American Dream of upward mobility faded over the past half century and what we can do to restore it--from changing political power structures to cultural transformation to high-payoff government investments. If you want to build a better future for our children, you will find inspiration in Ours Was the Shining Future ." --Raj Chetty, William A. Ackman Professor of Public Economics, Director of Opportunity Insights, Harvard University, "At a time when a majority of Americans think the nation is on the wrong track, when our politics are more polarized than any time since the Civil War, when we are experiencing the worst stagnation in living standards since the Great Depression, David Leonhardt offers a clear and convincing story of how we got here. His engaging narrative illuminates the complex social, economic and political forces that have made the American dream seem a mirage, even as he charts a possible way out--to a more just and equal society and to a revived democracy. This is necessary reading." --Drew Gilpin Faust, Arthur Kingsley Porter University Professor and President Emerita, Harvard University "In this insightful and thought-provoking book, David Leonhardt examines the most important social issue of our era. Americans used to believe that each new generation would live happier, healthier, better lives than the last, and this belief gave them pride in their country and faith in their institutions. Now we are losing confidence in the American Dream, and along with it our generosity of spirit. Our politics is poisoned by anger and distrust. By explaining how we got to this critical moment, Leonhardt helps us understand how we can restore the American dream for all." --Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker "What happened to the American Dream? With the even-handed incisiveness that has made him one of the country's most-respected voices on economics, David Leonhardt illuminates the inside history of the players and missteps that have stolen so many Americans' futures. Soaring inequality, diminishing life expectancy, and stagnant social mobility were not inevitable, Leonhardt argues, nor must they be immutable. Ours Was the Shining Future is both a cause for outrage and a plea for hope." --Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right, "In recent years, the poison of despair has spread through our body politic. David Leonhardt's sweeping tale of grassroots leaders who changed America offers an antidote. America can change, because America did change. This book is an anti-funk tonic that will inspire you to stop shaking your fists and start rolling up your sleeves." --Anand Giridharadas, author of The Persuaders "With the even-handed incisiveness that has made him one of the country's most-respected voices on economics, David Leonhardt illuminates the inside history of the players and missteps that have stolen so many Americans' futures. Ours Was the Shining Future is both a cause for outrage and a plea for hope." --Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money "In a fearless, trenchant diagnosis, David Leonhardt shows how Republicans and Democrats alike are complicit in the decline of the American dream. This important book shows how a renewed commitment to public investment, collective bargaining, sensible immigration policies, and civic activism can invigorate our economy and rejuvenate our democracy." --Michael J. Sandel, author of Democracy's Discontent "David Leonhardt's engaging narrative illuminates the complex social, economic, and political forces that have made the American dream seem a mirage, even as he charts a possible way out. This is necessary reading." --Drew Gilpin Faust, Arthur Kingsley Porter University Professor and President Emerita, Harvard University "In this insightful and thought-provoking book, David Leonhardt examines the most important social issue of our era." --Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker "A sweeping and brilliant view of how the American dream of upward mobility faded over the past half century and what we can do to restore it. If you want to build a better future for our children, you will find inspiration in Ours Was the Shining Future ." --Raj Chetty, William A. Ackman Professor of Public Economics, Harvard University, "At a time when a majority of Americans think the nation is on the wrong track, when our politics are more polarized than any time since the Civil War, when we are experiencing the worst stagnation in living standards since the Great Depression, David Leonhardt offers a clear and convincing story of how we got here. His engaging narrative illuminates the complex social, economic and political forces that have made the American dream seem a mirage, even as he charts a possible way out--to a more just and equal society and to a revived democracy. This is necessary reading." --Drew Gilpin Faust, Arthur Kingsley Porter University Professor and President Emerita, Harvard University "In this insightful and thought-provoking book, David Leonhardt examines the most important social issue of our era. Americans used to believe that each new generation would live happier, healthier, better lives than the last, and this belief gave them pride in their country and faith in their institutions. Now we are losing confidence in the American Dream, and along with it our generosity of spirit. Our politics is poisoned by anger and distrust. By explaining how we got to this critical moment, Leonhardt helps us understand how we can restore the American dream for all." --Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker "What happened to the American Dream? With the even-handed incisiveness that has made him one of the country's most-respected voices on economics, David Leonhardt illuminates the inside history of the players and missteps that have stolen so many Americans' futures. Soaring inequality, diminishing life expectancy, and stagnant social mobility were not inevitable, Leonhardt argues, nor must they be immutable. Ours Was the Shining Future is both a cause for outrage and a plea for hope." --Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right "David Leonhardt is the rare journalist who brilliantly combines a rich 'on the ground' understanding of American politics and culture with a command of the latest evidence from economics and social science. Blending these perspectives, his new book gives a sweeping view of how the American Dream of upward mobility faded over the past half century and what we can do to restore it--from changing political power structures to cultural transformation to high-payoff government investments. If you want to build a better future for our children, you will find inspiration in Ours Was the Shining Future ." --Raj Chetty, William A. Ackman Professor of Public Economics, Harvard University, "At a time when a majority of Americans think the nation is on the wrong track, when our politics are more polarized than any time since the Civil War, when we are experiencing the worst stagnation in living standards since the Great Depression, David Leonhardt offers a clear and convincing story of how we got here. His engaging narrative illuminates the complex social, economic and political forces that have made the American Dream seem a mirage, even as he charts a possible way out--to a more just and equal society and to a revived democracy. This is necessary reading." --Drew Gilpin Faust, Arthur Kingsley Porter University Professor and President Emerita, Harvard University "In this insightful and thought-provoking book, David Leonhardt examines the most important social issue of our era. Americans used to believe that each new generation would live happier, healthier, better lives than the last, and this belief gave them pride in their country and faith in their institutions. Now we are losing confidence in the American Dream, and along with it our generosity of spirit. Our politics is poisoned by anger and distrust. By explaining how we got to this critical moment, Leonhardt helps us understand how we can restore the American dream for all." --Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker, "At a time when a majority of Americans think the nation is on the wrong track, when our politics are more polarized than any time since the Civil War, when we are experiencing the worst stagnation in living standards since the Great Depression, David Leonhardt offers a clear and convincing story of how we got here. His engaging narrative illuminates the complex social, economic and political forces that have made the American dream seem a mirage, even as he charts a possible way out--to a more just and equal society and to a revived democracy. This is necessary reading." --Drew Gilpin Faust, Arthur Kingsley Porter University Professor and President Emerita, Harvard University "In this insightful and thought-provoking book, David Leonhardt examines the most important social issue of our era. Americans used to believe that each new generation would live happier, healthier, better lives than the last, and this belief gave them pride in their country and faith in their institutions. Now we are losing confidence in the American Dream, and along with it our generosity of spirit. Our politics is poisoned by anger and distrust. By explaining how we got to this critical moment, Leonhardt helps us understand how we can restore the American dream for all." --Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker "What happened to the American Dream? With the even-handed incisiveness that has made him one of the country's most-respected voices on economics, David Leonhardt illuminates the inside history of the players and missteps that have stolen so many Americans' futures. Soaring inequality, diminishing life expectancy, and stagnant social mobility were not inevitable, Leonhardt argues, nor must they be immutable. Ours Was the Shining Future is both a cause for outrage and a plea for hope." --Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right "David Leonhardt is the rare journalist who combines a rich 'on the ground' understanding of American politics and culture with a command of the latest evidence from economics and social science. Blending these perspectives, his new book gives a sweeping and brilliant view of how the American Dream of upward mobility faded over the past half century and what we can do to restore it--from changing political power structures to cultural transformation to high-payoff government investments. If you want to build a better future for our children, you will find inspiration in Ours Was the Shining Future ." --Raj Chetty, William A. Ackman Professor of Public Economics, Director of Opportunity Insights, Harvard University
Dewey Decimal
330.973
Synopsis
The clear-eyed, definitive history of the modern American economy and the decline of the American Dream, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist behind The New York Times's "The Morning" newsletter. "With the even-handed incisiveness that has made him one of the country's most-respected voices on economics, David Leonhardt illuminates the inside history of the players and missteps that have stolen so many Americans' futures."--Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE * ONE OF THE ATLANTIC 'S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR * A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Two decades into the twenty-first century, the stagnation of living standards has become the defining trend of American life. Life expectancy has declined, economic inequality has soared, and, after some progress, the Black-white wage gap is once again as large as it was in the 1950s. How did this happen in the world's most powerful country? And what happened to the "American dream"--the promise of a happier, healthier, more prosperous future--which was once such an inextricable part of our national identity? Drawing on decades of writing about the economy for The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Leonhardt examines the past century of American history, from the Great Depression to today's Great Stagnation, in search of an answer. To make sense of the rise and subsequent fall of the American dream, Leonhardt tells the story of the modern American economy as an ongoing battle between two competing forms of capitalism: one that envisions prosperity for most, and one that serves the individual and favors the wealthy. In vivid prose, Ours Was the Shining Future traces how democratic capitalism flourished to make the American dream possible, until the latter decades of the twentieth century when, bit by bit, the dream was corrupted to serve only the privileged few. Ours Was the Shining Future is a sweeping narrative full of innovation and grit, human drama and hope. Featuring the trailblazing figures who helped shape the American dream--Frances Perkins, Paul Hoffman, Cesar Chavez, Robert Kennedy, A. Philip Randolph, Grace Hopper, and more--this engaging history reveals the power of grassroots democratic movements from across the political spectrum. And though the American dream feels lost to us now, Leonhardt shows how Americans--if they commit themselves to transforming the economy, as they did in the past--have the power to revive the dream once more., The clear-eyed, definitive history of the modern American economy and the decline of the American Dream, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist behind The New York Times's "The Morning" newsletter. "With the even-handed incisiveness that has made him one of the country's most-respected voices on economics, David Leonhardt illuminates the inside history of the players and missteps that have stolen so many Americans' futures."--Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE - ONE OF THE ATLANTIC 'S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Two decades into the twenty-first century, the stagnation of living standards has become the defining trend of American life. Life expectancy has declined, economic inequality has soared, and, after some progress, the Black-white wage gap is once again as large as it was in the 1950s. How did this happen in the world's most powerful country? And what happened to the "American dream"--the promise of a happier, healthier, more prosperous future--which was once such an inextricable part of our national identity? Drawing on decades of writing about the economy for The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Leonhardt examines the past century of American history, from the Great Depression to today's Great Stagnation, in search of an answer. To make sense of the rise and subsequent fall of the American dream, Leonhardt tells the story of the modern American economy as an ongoing battle between two competing forms of capitalism: one that envisions prosperity for most, and one that serves the individual and favors the wealthy. In vivid prose, Ours Was the Shining Future traces how democratic capitalism flourished to make the American dream possible, until the latter decades of the twentieth century when, bit by bit, the dream was corrupted to serve only the privileged few. Ours Was the Shining Future is a sweeping narrative full of innovation and grit, human drama and hope. Featuring the trailblazing figures who helped shape the American dream--Frances Perkins, Paul Hoffman, Cesar Chavez, Robert Kennedy, A. Philip Randolph, Grace Hopper, and more--this engaging history reveals the power of grassroots democratic movements from across the political spectrum. And though the American dream feels lost to us now, Leonhardt shows how Americans--if they commit themselves to transforming the economy, as they did in the past--have the power to revive the dream once more.
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HC103.L36 2023
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