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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.
- About the Author: T. R. Reid is a longtime correspondent for The Washington Post and former chief of its Tokyo and London bureaus.
- 304 Pages
- Medical, Health Policy
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About the Book
A "New York Times"-bestselling author shows how industrialized democracies other than the United States provide health care for their citizens at a reasonable cost.Book Synopsis
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 TimesBringing 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.
Review Quotes
"Important and powerful . . . a rich tour of health care around the world." --Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times "You don't necessarily realize it while you're reading, but you're talking Comparative Health Economics 101. With a really fun professor." --Daily Kos "Not many writers of any ilk . . . can match T.R. Reid's ability to bring a light, witty touch to really serious topics--like health policy around the globe." --New America Foundation
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About the Author
T. R. Reid is a longtime correspondent for The Washington Post and former chief of its Tokyo and London bureaus. He is a commentator for National Public Radio and has been a correspondent for several PBS documentaries. His bestselling books include A Fine Mess, The Healing of America, The United States of Europe, The Chip, and Confucius Lives Next Door.Dimensions (Overall): 8.38 Inches (H) x 5.52 Inches (W) x .67 Inches (D)
Weight: .56 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Health Policy
Genre: Medical
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: Penguin Books
Format: Paperback
Author: T R Reid
Language: English
Street Date: August 31, 2010
TCIN: 1002294984
UPC: 9780143118213
Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-7638
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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