Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress-and How to Bring It Back

A provocative exploration of the forces that keep us from getting things done, and how we can restore confidence in government.

"Dunkelman summarizes the history perfectly." -David Brooks, The New York Times

Named a Best Book of the Year by Financial Times * The Economist

America was once a country that did big things. But today, even while facing a host of pressing challenges-a housing shortage, a climate crisis, dilapidated infrastructure-we feel stuck. As Marc J. Dunkelman reveals, Ameri...