The Roots of American Exceptionalism: Institutions, Culture and Policies

by Charles Lockhart

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403961964
• ISBN13: 9781403961969
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 221 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.4"