The Unsettling of America
Wendell Berry’s landmark 1977 essays on farming, culture, and the true cost of industrial agriculture.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1977
- List
- The Bradbury 1970s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Wendell Berry
About this book
The Unsettling of America was published by Bradbury Press in 1977 and belongs to the house's 1970s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Wendell Berry, who has 1 title on the list.
Who it's for
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where it sits on the list
Not every Bradbury book carried a citation. The house published on the belief that a book earns its place by being read for decades, and many of the titles without medals stayed longest in classrooms and libraries.
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of The Unsettling of America is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1977.
Also published by Bradbury in 1977
- Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself — Judy Blume
- I was born in a tree and raised by bees — Jim Arnosky
- A Stranger is Watching — Mary Higgins Clark
- Wally — Judie Wolkoff
- Panda's puzzle, and his voyage of discovery — Michael Foreman
More from the Bradbury 1970s
Questions about The Unsettling of America
Who wrote The Unsettling of America?
The Unsettling of America was written by Wendell Berry, who has 1 title on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish The Unsettling of America?
Bradbury Press published The Unsettling of America in 1977, which places it among the house's 1970s list.
Has The Unsettling of America won any awards?
The Unsettling of America was not an award title, but it belongs to a list that produced a Newbery Medal, a Caldecott Medal, and ten further honor books.
What age is The Unsettling of America for?
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where can I find a copy of The Unsettling of America?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold The Unsettling of America and which editions exist.