The Real State of America Atlas: Mapping the Myths and Truths of the United States
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.63 (837 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0143119354 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
“a visually stunning collection of 40 chapters that lays bare the condition of the modern US.”
It is the perfect read for anyone who wants to better understand our ever- changing nation.. Packed with fascinating facts and illustrated throughout with clear, easy-to-read, four-color graphics, The Real State of America Atlas draws back the curtain on our complex nation to reveal the myriad realities of the American experience-from our changing demographics to patterns of home ownership to the kinds of food we eat. Cowritten by two esteemed scholars, this comprehensive and enlightening work upends many long-held myths and shows us who we are today. A vivid and frequently surprising picture of America in the twenty- first century
Jennifer Chatham said Thought provoking but lacking something in depth!. The Real State of America: Mapping the Myths and Truths of The United States is an atlas of statistical data pertaining to the USA and how they rate with the rest against the world.This 1"Thought provoking but lacking something in depth!" according to Jennifer Chatham. The Real State of America: Mapping the Myths and Truths of The United States is an atlas of statistical data pertaining to the USA and how they rate with the rest against the world.This 128-page book is packed solid with references, maps, graphics, illustrations, essays and statistics. It explores the myths and the realities of Americans living in the 21st century.Topics include the wage gap, the economy, export/imports, marriage/divorce, foreclosures/homelessness, the environment, nuclear arms, climate change and so much more. Each shows the reader, in detail, the percentage of A. 8-page book is packed solid with references, maps, graphics, illustrations, essays and statistics. It explores the myths and the realities of Americans living in the "Thought provoking but lacking something in depth!" according to Jennifer Chatham. The Real State of America: Mapping the Myths and Truths of The United States is an atlas of statistical data pertaining to the USA and how they rate with the rest against the world.This 128-page book is packed solid with references, maps, graphics, illustrations, essays and statistics. It explores the myths and the realities of Americans living in the 21st century.Topics include the wage gap, the economy, export/imports, marriage/divorce, foreclosures/homelessness, the environment, nuclear arms, climate change and so much more. Each shows the reader, in detail, the percentage of A. 1st century.Topics include the wage gap, the economy, export/imports, marriage/divorce, foreclosures/homelessness, the environment, nuclear arms, climate change and so much more. Each shows the reader, in detail, the percentage of A. A Must Read Mapping the Myths and Truths of the United States is a must read--or, rather must see. There is so much stunning (yes), thoughtful, information in each two-page spread. The book made me think of the best museum signage in the world. How do you make complex information/analysis accessible in just a few sentences? How do you make what could be considered really specialized `knowledge' accessible to an audience of diverse backgrounds and interests.Whether Enloe and Seager's book is left on the cocktail table for sharing or in the bathroom for private pondering, it will leave you thin. Great Graphics, Mediocre Narrative First, let me explain why I like this atlas.The data is great. A lot of very useful and illuminating information is packed into this slim volume. From personal experience I can vouch that the authors are working with top-notch sources for their graphics, although I wish that they would cite them more clearly.The graphical presentation is also superb: very colorful, very creative and very engaging.Now, the downsides.The accompanying text is not top-quality. This is not to quibble with the authors' politics (Enloe in particular has written much on the intersection of international p