TY - BOOK AU - Gee, Craighton E. TI - Notes on the state of America: a compilation of less commonly discussed facts and historical events SN - 974388203 AV - E 183.7 .G27 2003 PY - 2003/// CY - San Francisco, Calif. PB - Inspirasian Press KW - Capitalism KW - United States KW - Democracy KW - World politics N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [231-251]) and index; On human rights, civil rights, democracy, liberty, and freedom -- On weapons and weapons-of-mass-destruction (WMD) -- On terrorism, torture, genocide, and ethnic cleansing -- On capitalism and global resources -- On international aggression -- On the media -- On the dangerous triad -- A future for America N2 - adds a much-needed perspective on terrorism and international aggression; clarifies connections between American democracy, capitalism, and the world economy; places the United States in a realistic global context; provides facts relating to America's standing with regards to weapons, weapons-of-mass-destruction, and national security; references additional sources of related information, and suggests ideas for a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable America. www.alibris.com; This book gives insight into America's true history and critical facts relevant to today's global problems and challenges. In an easily readable format, this book is a primer containing critically important historical events and facts that are not widely known or commonly discussed. The reader will be challenged on many common notions regarding America and its place in the world community. The information in this book is an excellent supplement to other texts regarding the country's history. This book arms the reader with powerful historical information with which to make well-informed conclusions on important matters of the day ER -