Summary, Analysis & Review of George Packer's The Unwinding by Instaread

Summary, Analysis & Review of George Packer’s The Unwinding by Instaread

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The Unwinding by George Packer is an account of the decline of American institutions since 1978. The traditional pillars of American middle-class democracy—government, schools, churches, and the media—have eroded. The American Dream has persisted, but it is no longer attainable through adherence to traditional values like hard work, education, and determination. As the old norms and structures collapsed, organ...