America's Ranking among Nations: A Global Perspective by the Numbers in 2024

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Americas 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 Americas 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 Russias 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.
Americas 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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Highly recommended, especially for public and college library reference shelves. -- James A. Cox

Author Bio

Michael D. Dulberger has earned two masters' degrees. In 2002, he launched the non-profit group Informed for Life and in 2008, he created a presidential candidate ranking system as a public service that was published by the non-profit corporation www.ProCon.org. In addition to the first edition of this book, Mr. Dulberger is the also the author of Agent's Guide to Long-Term Care, Cars That May Save Your Life, 2015, And Those That Might Not!:Ranking America's Fifty States: A Comparison in Graphic Detail, America's Diverse Population: A Comparison of Race, Ethnicity, and Social Class in Graphic Detail; and America and Its Rivals: A Comparison among the Nations of China, Russia, and the United States.