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The author calls for a renewal of commitment to and faith in American civil and political life, discussing the rise of irony in popular culture, the disillusionment in politics, and the ethical questions raised by advances in technology; and argues the need for renewed attention to the environment, education, culture, law, and government.

Discusses how Big Business and Fortune 500 companies hid the fact that although the economy was at an all-time high in the late 1990s, companies were downsizing more than they ever had before.

Contains over eighty chronologically arranged documents that cover some of the most significant events of 1998, including presidential speeches, Supreme Court decisions, scientific findings, international agreements, and other reports.

Answers over six hundred questions on the U.S. economy, covering events, indicators, and trends from the 1930s to 1999; fiscal and monetary, private sector, social, environmental, and international economic issues; and economy evaluation; and includes a glossary, bibliography, and other reference materials.

Reprints sixteen editions of "The CQ Researcher, " published between August 9, 1996 and November 20, 1998, that provide facts and analysis of a wide range of public interest topics; grouped in seven general categories, including education, health care, and social policy.

Examines Bill Clinton's first four years in office as president, including his work on domestic affairs and foreign relations.

A collection of reports, speeches, statements, court decisions, and other documents on a wide range of topics that address some of the most important issues of 1997; arranged chronologically.

Presents twenty-six articles debating the effects of victimhood on American society, discussing whether the nation is being tested by increasing claims of oppression, or if recent concessions are an appropriate outcome of women's and civil rights movements.

Reprints over four hundred American editorial cartoons from the year 2002, covering Saddam Hussein's attempts to avoid weapons inspections, political confrontations, world terrorism, and corporate scandal.