The state of the nation : government and the quest for a better society / Derek Bok.
The state of the nation : government and the quest for a better society / Derek Bok.
The state of the nation : government and the quest for a better society / Derek Bok.
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Publisher
Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 1996.
Date
1996.
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N306.0973/42
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Language
English
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Physical content
x, 483 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. The Economy -- 2. Scientific Research and Technology -- 3. Education -- 4. Labor Market Policies -- 5. Living Conditions -- 6. The Environment -- 7. Encouraging the Arts -- 8. Child Policies -- 9. Race -- 10. Career Opportunities -- 11. Violent Crime -- 12. Health Care -- 13. Regulating the Workp...
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Publisher
Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 1996.
Place of Publication
Massachusetts
Date Published
1996.
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Summary
In virtually all important areas of American life, Bok concludes, government policies have played a significant, often decisive role in accounting for our successes as well as our failures. But whereas others call for downsizing the federal government, Bok argues that government is essential to achieving America's goals. In short, Ronald Reagan was...
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The state of the nation : government and the quest for a better society / Derek Bok.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 427-476) and index.
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N306.0973/42
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74VvDwJo5x8b
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0674292111 (pbk.)
9780674292109 (alk. paper)
0674292103 (alk. paper)
9780674292116 (pbk.)
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306.0973
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991004806539702626
