The roots of American exceptionalism : history, institutions and culture

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The roots of American exceptionalism : history, institutions and culture

Charles Lockhart

Palgrave Macmillan, 2003

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The roots of American exceptionalism : institutions, culture and policies

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-203) and index

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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.

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Introduction Tax Regimes in the United States and Sweden Financing Medical Care in the United States and Canada Abortion Policy in the United States and France Immigration and Citizenship in the United States and Japan Conclusions

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