Glass House: The 1% Economy and the Shattering of the All-American Town
Glass House: The 1% Economy and the Shattering of the All-American Town
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017336
Book • Nonfiction
Lancaster, Ohio • 2000s
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Politics & Government•
Social Justice2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Glass House: The 1% Economy and the Shattering of the All-American Town, Brian Alexander explores the socioeconomic decline of Lancaster, Ohio. Through engaging storytelling, he examines the impact of corporate decisions, financial struggles, and societal changes on individuals and communities, illustrating how economic shifts have affected personal lives and transformed once-thriving American towns.
Informative
Melancholic
Dark
Challenging
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
In Glass House: The 1% Economy and the Shattering of the All-American Town, Brian Alexander delves into the decline of Lancaster, Ohio, amid economic shifts. Readers commend the vivid storytelling and social critique. However, some note a lack of solutions. Overall, the book presents a compelling, if bleak, depiction of the effects of inequality.
Who Should Read Glass House: The 1% Economy and the Shattering of the All-American Town?
Readers interested in socio-economic dynamics will appreciate Brian Alexander's Glass House: The 1% Economy and the Shattering of the All-American Town. Fans of J.D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy or George Packer's The Unwinding will find value in this exploration of economic decline in America’s heartland.
2,470 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Book • Nonfiction
Lancaster, Ohio • 2000s
•
Politics & Government•
Social Justice2017
Adult
18+ years
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