The Roots of American Exceptionalism: Institutions, Culture, and Policies

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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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2012-02-07

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780230116764

DOI: 10.1057/9781137016409

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 282