The evolution of modern states : Sweden, Japan, and the United States /

"The Evolution of Modern States: Sweden, Japan, and the United States examines the politics, history, and public policy of three countries in three different continents. Written from an evolutionary perspective, it shows how these countries' economic systems, social welfare policies, and p...

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Main Author: Steinmo, Sven
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Series:Cambridge studies in comparative politics.
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Summary:"The Evolution of Modern States: Sweden, Japan, and the United States examines the politics, history, and public policy of three countries in three different continents. Written from an evolutionary perspective, it shows how these countries' economic systems, social welfare policies, and political institutions have co-evolved over time to give these countries remarkably different abilities to adapt to the pressures they face in the twenty-first century. The book's wide-ranging historical analysis will be of interest to students of history, politics, and political economy"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xviii, 264 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780521196703
0521196701
9780521145466 (pbk.)
0521145465 (pbk.)