Titre : |
American civilization : an introduction |
Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
Auteurs : |
David Mauk, Auteur ; John Oakland, Auteur |
Mention d'édition : |
5th edition |
Editeur : |
London : Routledge |
Année de publication : |
2009 |
Importance : |
400 p. |
ISBN/ISSN/EAN : |
978-0-415-48161-8 |
Prix : |
28 EUR |
Index. décimale : |
427 Anglais - Civilisation |
Résumé : |
D'après l'éditeur : "This hugely successful text provides students of American studies with the perfect background and introductory information on contemporary American life. Thoroughly revised, this fifth edition covers all the central dimensions of American society from geography and the environment, government and politics, to religion, education, media and the arts.American Civilization: * covers all core American studies topics at introductory level * contains essential historical background for American studies students at the start of the twenty-first century * analyzes gender, class and race, and America's cosmopolitan population * contains photos, case studies, questions and terms for discussion, and suggests websites for further research. With new illustrations and case studies, this edition of American Civilization includes expanded sections on Asian and Latino minorities and US foreign policy activities, and provides new material including coverage of the 2008 election and the shifting economic situation. An invaluable online resource, the American Civilization companion website features a wealth of material, including extensive references for further reading, links to key primary sources, filmographies and advice to students of how to approach essay questions." |
Note de contenu : |
1. The American Context 2. The Country 3. The People: Settlement and Immigration 4. The People: Women and Minorities 5. Political Institutions: The Federal Government 6. Political Institutions: Local Government 7. Foreign Policy 8. The Legal System 9. The Economy 10. Social Services 11. Education 12. The Media 13. Religion 14. The Arts, Sports and LeisureFurther Reading. Websites. Appendix: Declaration of Independence in Congress, 4th July 1776. The Constitution of the United States of America and Amendments. Index |
American civilization : an introduction [texte imprimé] / David Mauk, Auteur ; John Oakland, Auteur . - 5th edition . - London : Routledge, 2009 . - 400 p. ISBN : 978-0-415-48161-8 : 28 EUR
Index. décimale : |
427 Anglais - Civilisation |
Résumé : |
D'après l'éditeur : "This hugely successful text provides students of American studies with the perfect background and introductory information on contemporary American life. Thoroughly revised, this fifth edition covers all the central dimensions of American society from geography and the environment, government and politics, to religion, education, media and the arts.American Civilization: * covers all core American studies topics at introductory level * contains essential historical background for American studies students at the start of the twenty-first century * analyzes gender, class and race, and America's cosmopolitan population * contains photos, case studies, questions and terms for discussion, and suggests websites for further research. With new illustrations and case studies, this edition of American Civilization includes expanded sections on Asian and Latino minorities and US foreign policy activities, and provides new material including coverage of the 2008 election and the shifting economic situation. An invaluable online resource, the American Civilization companion website features a wealth of material, including extensive references for further reading, links to key primary sources, filmographies and advice to students of how to approach essay questions." |
Note de contenu : |
1. The American Context 2. The Country 3. The People: Settlement and Immigration 4. The People: Women and Minorities 5. Political Institutions: The Federal Government 6. Political Institutions: Local Government 7. Foreign Policy 8. The Legal System 9. The Economy 10. Social Services 11. Education 12. The Media 13. Religion 14. The Arts, Sports and LeisureFurther Reading. Websites. Appendix: Declaration of Independence in Congress, 4th July 1776. The Constitution of the United States of America and Amendments. Index |
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