Isles of empire : the United States and its overseas possessions / Peter C. Stuart.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [469]-473) and index.

The Economic Perspective. Ch. 1. Economic Development: A Perishable Tropical Capitalism. Ch. 2. Economic Ties to the United States: Purse-strings and Manacles. Ch. 3. Livelihood: Too Few Jobs, and Too Many. Ch. 4. Poverty and Wealth: "Effective Poorhouses" Ch. 5. Self-Sufficiency: Dependent Dependencies -- The Social Perspective. Ch. 6. Education: Readin', Writin', and Americanism. Ch. 7. Health: Miracle Potions and Bitter Pills. Ch. 8. Environmental Protection: Paradise Defiled. Ch. 9. Population and Mobility: Teeming Melting Pots. Ch. 10. Social Harmony: Less Communal Communities. Ch. 11. Americanization of Culture: In Our Own Image -- The Political Perspective. Ch. 12. Security Role: Vincible Citadels. Ch. 13. Self-Government: Democracy for Beginners. Ch. 14. Territorial Administration: Reluctant Rod of Empire. Ch. 15. Constitutional Ties to the United States: Lesser Americans. Ch. 16. Acceptance of United States Rule: Allegiance without Love.