An outsider's irreverent and piercing look at the world's remaining superpower. In the wonderful travelogue tradition of Bill Bryson, James Laxer reflects on contemporary America as only a non-American can. As a leading Canadian political scientist, Laxer is just off-center enough to be puzzled by our daily routines and startled by our societal norms. Armed with an incisive wit and a keen eye for social conflict, as well as a vast knowledge of history, economics, and international affairs, Laxer paints a surprisingly odd and fascinating portrait of a seemingly familiar land. With a fresh perspective on everything from the American propensity to invoke God in everyday conversation to the "epic portions" of food served in Southern restaurants, from the number of emails to which an Amazon.
