The Real State of America Atlas
Mapping the Myths and Truths of the United States
ISBN 9780143119357 | 128 pages | 26 Jul 2011 | Penguin | 8.26 x 5.23in | 18 - AND UP
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A vivid and frequently surprising picture of America in the twenty- first century.
Packed with fascinating facts and illustrated throughout with clear, easy-to-read, four-color graphics, The Real State of America Atlas draws back the curtain on our complex nation to reveal the myriad realities of the American experience-from our changing demographics to patterns of home ownership to the kinds of food we eat. Cowritten by two esteemed scholars, this comprehensive and enlightening work upends many long-held myths and shows us who we are today. It is the perfect read for anyone who wants to better understand our ever- changing nation. Introduction and Acknowledgments Part One This Land is Whose Land? Who We Are Indian Country American Empire The Land is Our Land Part Two American Dreams A Land of Homeowners Dreams Foreclosed Homelessness Religious Identities God and Politics The Road to Suffrage Representatives Yes We Can! Media A Networked Society Part Three Land of Hope and Opportunity The Economy Corporate Life Jobs, Jobs, Jobs The Wage Gap Poverty and Wealth Immigration and Insecurity Khaki Country Shock and Awe Part Four Health and Wellbeing Marriage and Divorce Sickness and Health Healthcare Politics Gun Nation Violence Against Women Behind Bars Degrees and Dropouts Part Five The Environment Big Food Playing Ball Auto Nation Money Comes, Money Goes Part Six Leader of the World Exporting Democracy Arms Seller to the World Nuclear State Climate Change Playing Well with Others Culture Abroad State Profiles Federal Spending State Profiles Sources Index |
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