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The Upswing How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again

Robert D. Putnam

From the author of Deep and accelerating inequality and the wealth gap; unprecedented political polarization and partisan division; vitriolic public discourse; a fraying social fabric; public and private narcissism—Americans today seem to agree on only one thing: This is the worst of times.

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What Now? with Trevor Noah

The book was referenced as a sweeping 125‑year history of American social trends and inequality. Robert Putnam himself highlighted it during the episode, noting that it covered the whole of American history over the last century and a quarter. The discussion presented the title as a comprehensive look at how the nation has changed over time.

Episode: Join or Die with Robert Putnam [VIDEO]

Putnam's most recent book was referenced as a sweeping 125year history of American social trends and inequality.

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In my last book, which was called The Upswing, I looked over the whole of American history over the last 125 years.

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