A New York Times Bestseller, with an updated explanation of the 2010 Health Reform Bill
“Important and powerful . . . a rich tour of health care around the world.” —Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times
Bringing to bear his talent for explaining complex issues in a clear, engaging way, New York Times bestselling author T. R. Reid visits industrialized democracies around the world–France, Britain, Germany, Japan, and beyond–to provide a revelatory tour of successful, affordable universal health care systems. Now updated with new statistics and a plain-English explanation of the 2010 health care reform bill, The Healing of America is required reading for all those hoping to understand the state of health care in our country, and around the world.
T. R. Reid’s latest book, A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fairer, and More Efficient Tax System, is also available from Penguin Press.
Publisher : Penguin Books; Reprint edition (August 31, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 0143118218
ISBN-13 : 978-0143118213
Item Weight : 9 ounces
Dimensions : 5.49 x 0.69 x 8.42 inches
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