American Civilization
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 10. July 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-415-16523-5 (ISBN)
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Description
American Civilization is a comprehensive introduction to contemporary American life. It examines the key institutions of American society, including state and local government, geography, education, law, media and culture. This completely updated edition includes new figures and illustrations, coverage of Clinton's elections and the inauguration of his second administration. It offers:
* coverage of all core American Studies topics at introductory level
* vital historical context for America in the 1990s and its place in the world
* an analysis of gender, class and race and the diverse population
* striking and useful illustrations, questions and terms for discussion
American Civilization discusses the nature of American social structures, their evolution over time through an on-going social debate and their relation to the diverse complexity of the United States' physical landscape. It is a vital introduction to the crucial and complex identities of America.
* coverage of all core American Studies topics at introductory level
* vital historical context for America in the 1990s and its place in the world
* an analysis of gender, class and race and the diverse population
* striking and useful illustrations, questions and terms for discussion
American Civilization discusses the nature of American social structures, their evolution over time through an on-going social debate and their relation to the diverse complexity of the United States' physical landscape. It is a vital introduction to the crucial and complex identities of America.
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Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
635 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-16523-5 (9780415165235)
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Content
Preface Introduction 1. The Country 2. Population 3. Major minorities 4. Political institutions 5. State and local government 6. International institutions 7. The legal system 8. Economic and industrial institutions 9. Social security, health and housing 10. Education 11. Mass media 12. Religion 13. Social behaviour and attitudes