The evolution of modern states :
Steinmo, Sven.
The evolution of modern states : Sweden, Japan, and the United States / Sven Steinmo. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010. - xviii, 264 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Cambridge studies in comparative politics . - Cambridge studies in comparative politics. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction: evolutionary narratives; 2. Sweden: the evolution of a bumble-bee; 3. The Japanese hybrid; 4. The United States: strong nation - weak state; 5. And yet it moves.
"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.
9780521196703 9780521145466 (pbk.)
2010000985
GBB052651 bnb
015535199 Uk
State, The--History.
Comparative government.
Sweden--Politics and government.
Japan--Politics and government.
United States--Politics and government.
JC131 / .S84 2010
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The evolution of modern states : Sweden, Japan, and the United States / Sven Steinmo. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010. - xviii, 264 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Cambridge studies in comparative politics . - Cambridge studies in comparative politics. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction: evolutionary narratives; 2. Sweden: the evolution of a bumble-bee; 3. The Japanese hybrid; 4. The United States: strong nation - weak state; 5. And yet it moves.
"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.
9780521196703 9780521145466 (pbk.)
2010000985
GBB052651 bnb
015535199 Uk
State, The--History.
Comparative government.
Sweden--Politics and government.
Japan--Politics and government.
United States--Politics and government.
JC131 / .S84 2010
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