The Roots of American Exceptionalism: Institutions, Culture and Policies - Paperback

How is the United States different in comparison to other states? Why is it different? Addressing these questions can only be done through comparison of distinctive historical development, paths of institutional evolution and cultural differences as they have developed and manifested themselves through different policies for similar problems. The United States is compared with Sweden on tax policy, Canada on financing medical care, France on abortion policy, and Japan on immigration. Ideal for classroom discussion, The Roots of American Exceptionalism is sure to generate debate and discussion.

• | Author: C. Lockhart
• | Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• | Publication Date: Oct 24, 2003
• | Number of Pages: 221 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1403961964
• | ISBN-13: 9781403961969