The Reckoning (Halberstam book)

Summary

The Reckoning is a non-fiction book written by David Halberstam and published in 1986. He spent five years researching and writing it.[1]

The Reckoning
AuthorDavid Halberstam
LanguageEnglish
PublisherWilliam Morrow and Company
Publication date
1986
Pages752
ISBN978-0688048389

It is the third and final book of his trilogy study of the forces of power in America, after The Best and the Brightest and The Powers That Be, and has been described as "a parallel history and study of the American and Japanese automobile industries, using Nissan and Ford Motors as examples".[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Kilborn, Peter T. (1986-10-20). "Books Of The Times: The Reckoning by David Halberstam". New York Times.
  2. ^ Feldman, Elliot (2007-04-17). "Why David Halberstam's "The Reckoning" Should Be Mandatory Business School Reading". Associated Content.

Further reading edit

  • Kovach, Bill (1996-11-08). "Tips on Book Writing from David Halberstam". Committee of Concerned Journalists.
  • Galbraith, John Kenneth (1986-10-26). "When Nissan had a better idea". New York Times.

External links edit

  • Interview with Halberstam on The Reckoning, October 1, 1987, C-SPAN
  • online copy of book--free to borrow