The book "Chip War" written by Chris Miller is a non-fiction book that examines the significance of microchips in the modern world and the ongoing competition between the United States and China for dominance in chip design and manufacturing. The author argues that chips are now a scarce resource on which the modern world depends and that military, economic, and geopolitical power are built on a foundation of computer chips. He explains how the U.S. became dominant in chip design and manufacturing and how China's chip-building ambitions and military modernization are putting that dominance at risk. The book delves into the critical role of chips in modern life, the history of semiconductor industry and how it has changed the world and the potential consequences of a chip shortage. It also provides insight into the current state of politics, economics, and technology in relation to the chip industry.