Contemporary America
Published on 3. June 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-333-91577-6 (ISBN)
Description
Assuming no prior knowledge, Contemporary America provides a lively but learned introduction to the politics, society, economy, culture and international role of the USA at the start of the 21st century. Introductory chapters set the scene in terms of history and natural and human resources and a concluding chapter assesses the prospects for the future.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations, maps
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
390 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-91577-6 (9780333915776)
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New editions
Russell Duncan | Joseph Goddard
Contemporary America
Book
10/2005
2nd Edition
Palgrave MacMillan
€41.71
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Previous edition
Russell Duncan | Joseph Goddard
Contemporary America
Book
06/2003
Palgrave Macmillan
€55.80
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Persons
RUSSELL DUNCAN is Associate Professor at the English Institute, University of Copenhagen. - JOSEPH GODDARD teaches American Politics, Society and History at the English Institute, University of Copenhagen.
Content
History - Land and People - Government - The Political System - Society - Religion, Education and Social Policy - Culture - The Economy - Foreign Policy - Prospects for the 21st Century