First published 2022
Scott Galloway examines how America reached its current breaking point. The NYU business school professor and bestselling author uses 100 charts to tell the nation's story from 1945 to today. He connects historical crises like Jim Crow, World War II, and the 2008 Stock Market Crash to present challenges including political extremism, the great resignation, and supply chain disruptions. Galloway argues that technology's rising power, entrenched white patriarchy, and pandemic effects created a perfect storm threatening democracy and the middle class. His analysis spans topics from online dating to minimum wage to the American dream. The book positions America at a crossroads similar to 1945 and 1980, questioning whether the nation can adapt to rapid global changes. Galloway offers his perspective on America's future trajectory and the forces reshaping its identity.
Genres: history, business, american, economics, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: crossroads, social-commentary
Setting: America, New York
Period: 1945, 1980, 2008
320 pages · Hardcover · Portfolio