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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
Publication date : August 31, 2010
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 0143118218
ISBN-13 : 978-0143118213
Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5.48 x 0.63 x 8.34 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book to be a must-read for Americans, praising its readable analysis and informative approach to healthcare systems. They appreciate its entertainment value as a healthcare travelogue and its focus on global comparisons, with one customer noting how it extracts best practices from each country. The book receives positive feedback for its accuracy and affordability, with one review highlighting how it achieves better results with less cost. However, the book’s bias receives mixed reactions from customers.
