The Reckoning

The Reckoning is a non-fiction book written by David Halberstam, published in 1986. The book explores the auto industry in the United States during the 1980s and focuses on the rise and fall of the American automotive industry.

In the book, Halberstam argues that the decline of the American automobile industry was due to a number of factors, including poor management, outdated production methods, and the rise of foreign competition. He also highlights the tensions between management and labor unions that contributed to the industry's decline.

The Reckoning is a comprehensive look at the auto industry in the 1980s, and it includes interviews with industry executives, workers, and experts. Halberstam also examines the political and economic factors that shaped the industry during this period.

The book was well-received by critics and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. It is considered one of the definitive works on the American automotive industry and a must-read for anyone interested in business, economics, and American history. Description by ChatGPT.