economic aspects

Traces the story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from the fifteenth century to the present, documenting the historical impact of such influences as potatoes, the rubber plant, and malaria.

In an alphabetical almanac format, describes the civilian life during the U.S. Civil War.

This volume presents information on China's topography, climate, natural resources, regions, cities, and environmental issues.

Argues that America is faced with a looming economic crisis caused by the flight of innovators to other dynamic hot spots around the world such as Sidney, Shanghai and Dublin. Outlines ominous trends in business practices, cultural norms, educational systems and politics that are making talented people reluctant to live and work in the United States. Explains how technology, talent and tolerance are the engines of economic development for the future.

For the first time, the United States is in danger of losing its most crucial economic advantage--its status as the world's greatest talent magnet, argues economist Florida. Where America was once the first destination for foreign students and the last stop for scientists, engineers, artists and entrepreneurs wishing to engage in the most robust and creative economy on the planet, it has now become only one place among many where cutting-edge innovation occurs. Burgeoning global technology hotspots, from Sydney, Shanghai, and Amsterdam to Dublin, Bangalore, and Toronto; the outsourcing of ingenuity; rising intolerance; a faltering education system; cities torn by inequality; disconnected political leadership--all point to the looming creativity crisis that is causing the decline of American economic might. But if the United States can discover solutions to address these problems, it will once again lead the pack. If only the rest of the world doesn't discover those solutions first...

Examines primary documents from domestic and foreign observers to determine whether the American South was Constitutionally justified in seceding, and digs past conventional history to debunk myths about the Civil War's causes and nationwide attitudes toward blacks and slavery.

Argues that many problems African-Americans face are a result of policies, regulations, and restrictions enacted by federal, state, and local governments, and are not caused by free markets and the profit motives many people blame.

Examines immigration in the United States, including the history of U.S. immigration and the debate over immigration reforms, laws, and policies.

Provides a demographic point of view on the issue of immigration in the United States, contending that lowering the average age by allowing immigrants to work in America will help the country economically and culturally.