The Roots of American Exceptionalism Institutions, Culture, and Policies
Description
Draws on societies' unique histories, distinctive paths of institutional development and contrasting cultures to explain why they adopt different policies for common problems. It compares the United States with Sweden on tax policy, Canada on financing medical care, France on abortion policy, and Japan on immigration.
Keywords
Political ScienceWorldEuropeanPublic PolicyComparative PoliticsSocial PolicyHistory & TheoryPolitical IdeologiesPublic Affairs & AdministrationSocial Services & WelfareHistory
2012Book
Author(s)Charles Lockhart
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9780230116764
LanguageEnglish
