Analysis of how a powerful nation-state evolved from a tiny offshoot of European colonial expansion. Elucidates major forces that have shaped the modern world: religion, land policies, technology, industrial capitalism, democracy, nationalism, socialism, racism, sexism, and imperialism.
The development of modern medicine, and the politics, economics, and organization of the current American health care system. Issues include whether the health care system favors the wealthy over the poor, discriminates against women, and results in the overutilization of drugs, surgery and hospitals.