America's Ranking among Nations
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America's Ranking among Nations

A Global Perspective by the Numbers in 2024

  1. 361 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

America's Ranking among Nations

A Global Perspective by the Numbers in 2024

About this book

America's Ranking among Nations provides a global perspective of the United States in an objective and nonpartisan manner. It is a compendium of graphic displays in full color revealing America's position in the world. In this completely updated second edition, emphasis is placed on comparing the United States with other advanced, democratic nations and with international organizations. It covers a vast array of topics ranging from economic, military, and political matters to demographics and healthcare. Specifically, this edition includes information on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid use, the declining life expectancy of American newborns, and much more.
This book contains hundreds of easy-to-read figures and charts derived from data published by federal agencies in the United States and reputable international sources. In addition, each chapter includes a detailed overview in text format. Throughout the book, information is formatted to deliver maximum information with minimum effort by the reader.
America's Ranking among Nations will appeal to a very broad readership at all levels within academia, especially in political science, as well as with the general public. This book provides a factual foundation allowing readers to formulate educated opinions on critical issues. Anyone who wants to hone his/her knowledge of world affairs will benefit.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Introduction
  3. Chapter 1: The Organized Planet
  4. Chapter 2: Demographics
  5. Chapter 3: Healthcare and Vital Statistics
  6. Chapter 4: Communicable Diseases
  7. Chapter 5: Preventable Deaths
  8. Chapter 6: Noncommunicable Diseases
  9. Chapter 7: Macroeconomics
  10. Chapter 8: Trade
  11. Chapter 9: Investments and Infrastructure
  12. Chapter 10: Military
  13. Chapter 11: Poverty
  14. Chapter 12: Inflation and Employment
  15. Chapter 13: Society
  16. Chapter 14: Education
  17. Chapter 15: Energy
  18. Appendices
  19. Index