America is the land of the free, the beacon of democracy, and the leader of the world. It is the land of opportunity and a nation of homeowners. Or is it? Packed with maps, graphics, illustrations, and incisive essays, this handy, concise atlas examines the most cherished ideals about American life to see how they measure up to the realities: Who votes for whom? Are McMansions really taking over? Where do soldiers come from? Where are the guns? Is the foreclosure crisis affecting everyone? Where are the uninsured? How are women faring in the Great Recession? Are there any wild open spaces left in America?
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About the Author:
Cynthia Enloe is Research Professor at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Joni Seager is Professor and Chair of Global Studies at Bentley University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Review:
“a visually stunning collection of 40 chapters that lays bare the condition of the modern US.” (Tim Hall Times Higher Education 2011-07-28)
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