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Unequal Story Of America: The History Of Inequality In America

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The Unequal Story of America is a book by Thomas Piketty that examines the history of inequality in the United States. The book argues that inequality has been a persistent feature of American history, and that it has been exacerbated by the policies of the last few decades.

Piketty's book is based on a vast amount of data, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the history of inequality in the United States. The book begins by examining the colonial era, when the United States was a largely agrarian society. During this period, inequality was relatively low, as most people owned their own land. However, inequality began to rise in the 19th century, as the United States industrialized. This trend continued in the 20th century, as the United States became a global superpower.

Piketty argues that the rise of inequality in the United States is due to a number of factors, including:

Unequal: A Story of America

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The increasing concentration of wealth in the hands of a few individuals
The decline of labor unions
The rise of the service economy
The globalization of the economy

Piketty's book has been praised for its rigor and its insights into the history of inequality in the United States. However, the book has also been criticized for its pessimism and its lack of solutions to the problem of inequality.

**Despite its critics, The Unequal Story of America is a valuable contribution to the literature on inequality. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of inequality in the United States, and it offers a number of insights into the causes of inequality. The book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of inequality or the current debate over economic inequality.

Key Points

Inequality has been a persistent feature of American history.
Inequality has been exacerbated by the policies of the last few decades.
The rise of inequality is due to a number of factors, including the increasing concentration of wealth, the decline of labor unions, the rise of the service economy, and the globalization of the economy.
The Unequal Story of America is a valuable contribution to the literature on inequality.

Call to Action

If you are interested in learning more about the history of inequality in the United States, I encourage you to read The Unequal Story of America. The book is available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats.

Unequal: A Story of America

by Michael Eric Dyson

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