We're number one!? : America's uncertain standing in the world

We're Number One!?: America's Uncertain Standing in the World compares the domestic policies of the United States to other countries across a wide variety of social, political, and economic metrics.This book demonstrates conclusively that despite America's wealth, its strong economy,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Johnson, Dennis W. (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY : Routledge, 2026.
Subjects
Social indicators > United States.
Economic indicators > United States.
Cost and standard of living > United States.
United States > Social conditions > 21st century.
United States > Economic conditions > 21st century.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781003617372
1003617379
9781040395707
1040395708
9781040395691
1040395694
9781041020165
9781041020172
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • America by the numbers
  • Freedom and democracy
  • Income, wealth, poverty, and equality
  • Supporting the family and reproductive rights
  • Obesity, hunger, and addiction
  • The social safety net
  • Education
  • Health care
  • Crime, punishment, and firearms
  • Budgets, taxing, spending, and priorities
  • Combatting climate change
  • Infrastructure, technology, and innovation
  • Are we up to the challenge?
  • Appendix A: The ranking agencies
  • Appendix B: How the countries (and states) rank
  • Appendix C: Where the United States ranks.

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