Book Reviews
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- Understanding American Exceptionalism Karlyn Bowman 04/28/2008
- An ambitious new book explains how and why the U.S. is so different from other countries around the world.
- Still Healthy After All These Years Laura Vanderkam 04/15/2008
- Is American society prepared for the consequences of increased life expectancy? Robert Butler wants to know.
- Chasing the American Dream with $25 Evan Sparks 04/03/2008
- A fascinating new memoir challenges the notion that only dramatic government intervention can rescue the working poor.
- Meet the Middle-Class Millionaires Laura Vanderkam 03/31/2008
- A new book profiles the working-rich households who ‘have achieved the American dream the American way.’
- The Myths of ‘Energy Independence’ Laura Vanderkam 02/27/2008
- A provocative new book argues that ‘energy independence’ is neither practical nor desirable.
- The Reluctant Philanthropist Kevin R. Kosar 02/13/2008
- John D. MacArthur created one of the world’s great charitable foundations almost by accident.
- Naples Confidential Graeme Wood 12/12/2007
- A new book takes the reader on a fascinating—and deeply frightening—journey through the Neapolitan underworld, writes GRAEME WOOD.
- Welcome to ‘Richistan’ Rachel DiCarlo Currie 11/06/2007
- America’s ultra-wealthy are conspicuous both for their lavish consumption and for their colorful philanthropy, writes RACHEL DICARLO CURRIE.
- Britain’s Worst Hour Roger Bate 10/26/2007
- Martin Meredith’s new book offers a painful look at the formation of modern South Africa, writes ROGER BATE.
- Weighing In Laura Vanderkam 10/19/2007
- A science journalist makes the case for low-carb diets.