America in the 21st Century: v. 3: Political and Economic Issues: Political & Economic Issues - Volume 3

Called the world's last superpower, America faces an array of dynamic issues both domestically and internationally. From international diplomacy to the ups and downs of the stock market, the United States is at the forefront of an ever-changing globe and nation. This series reviews cutting-edge issues as well as the political and economic infrastructure of 21st century America. Contents: Preface; The Presidential Partnerships of First Ladies and Their Influence Upon Public Policy; Fair Labour Standards Act; The Growth of GDP and Its Major Components; Food Safety Agencies and Authorities: A Primer; Re-Election Rates of Senate Incumbents: 1790-1994; Voter Registration and Turnout: 1948-1994; Asian-American Electoral Participation and Representation; Trends in Welfare, Work and the Economic Well-Being of Female Headed Families; Rural Development: An Overview; Presidents of the United States: An Introductory Bibliography to Their Writings; Statehood Process of the Fifty States; Index.