{"title":"Shaylyn Romney Garrett","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking works of \u003cem\u003eShaylyn Romney Garrett\u003c\/em\u003e, an author renowned for her insightful exploration of societal trends and political landscapes. Garrett is a distinguished voice in \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, uniquely blending historical context with contemporary analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable contributions to this genre is \u003cem\u003eThe Upswing\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with Robert D. Putnam. This compelling book examines America’s journey towards greater equality and cooperation, charting a course from an era of collective progress to the present-day focus on individualism. Garrett's narrative offers a hopeful outlook on rekindling communal values and fostering a more unified society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShaylyn Romney Garrett's works are essential reads for anyone interested in comprehending the nuances of political and social evolution. Her research-driven insights and engaging writing style make her books both educational and deeply enriching for readers eager to understand the dynamics that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-upswing-by-shaylyn-romney-garrett-9781800750371","title":"The Upswing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Upswing\u003c\/em\u003e is Robert D. Putnam's brilliant analysis of economic, social, cultural, and political trends from the Gilded Age to the present. It shows how America went from an individualistic 'I' society to a more communitarian 'We' society and then back again, and how we can all learn from that experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late nineteenth century, America was highly individualistic, starkly unequal, fiercely polarised, and deeply fragmented, just as it is today. However, as the twentieth century dawned, America became—slowly, unevenly, but steadily—more egalitarian, more cooperative, more generous; a society 'on the upswing,' more focused on responsibilities to each other and less focused on narrow self-interest. Over the course of the 1960s, however, these trends reversed once again, leading to today's disarray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a sweeping overview of more than a century of history, Putnam and Romney Garrett draw on inspiring lessons for our time from an earlier era, when a dedicated group of reformers righted the ship, creating once again a society based on community. Engaging, revelatory, and timely, this is Putnam's most ambitious work yet, with a relevance right across the anglophone world. It is an unmissable contribution to the debate about where we want society to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46556130443500,"sku":"9781800750371","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3603803482829.jpg?v=1750136246"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/shaylyn-romney-garrett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}