America the principled : 6 opportunities for becoming a can-do nation once again / Rosabeth Moss Kanter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kanter, Rosabeth Moss.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Economic policy--2001-2009.

United States.

Economic policy.

Community development--United States.

Community development.

Social values--United States.

Social values.

Technological innovations--Economic aspects--United States.

Technological innovations.

Technological innovations--Economic aspects.

Leadership--United States.

Leadership.

Physical Description:

x, 291 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Crown Publishers, [2007]

Summary:

"New York Times" bestselling author Moss Kanter provides powerful, practical ways for America to lead the world in innovation, expand opportunity for all its people, and be respected in the rest of the world, in this call to arms to bring back the American Dream.

Contents:

Introduction: Seasons of opportunity

Securing the future : innovation and the white coat economy

Pursuing happiness : work, family, and the "woman question"

Growing good companies : can values-based capitalism replace imperial excess?

Restoring respect for government : from contempt to competence

Engaging the world : globalization, leadership, and the rule of thirds

Building community : service and the spirit of summer

Conclusion: Seizing the six opportunities.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780307382429

0307382427

OCLC:

144769738