American Civilization
An Introduction
7th Edition
Published on 14. September 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
978-1-138-63172-4 (ISBN)
Description
The hugely successful American Civilization provides students of American Studies with the perfect background and introductory information on contemporary American life, examining the central dimensions of American society from geography and the environment, government and politics, to religion, education, sports, media and the arts. Fully updated throughout, the seventh edition:
covers recent events including the 2016 US election and 2017 presidential inauguration
contains new commentary on key themes such as terrorist incidents and their effects on the national mood regarding immigration, rapidly changing energy politics, police racial profiling and the Black Lives Matter movement, and progress in legislation protecting the rights of the LGBT community
covers all core American Studies topics at introductory level and contains essential historical background for American Studies students in the twenty-first century
analyzes issues of gender, class, race, and minorities in America's cosmopolitan population
is accompanied by a fully updated and integrated companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/mauk) featuring an interactive timeline, quiz questions, extensive references for further reading, links to key primary sources and advice for students on how to approach essay questions.
Containing questions and terms for discussion, bibliographical references and websites at the end of each chapter and a new selection of color illustrations and case studies, this textbook is an essential resource for all students of American civilization, culture and society.
covers recent events including the 2016 US election and 2017 presidential inauguration
contains new commentary on key themes such as terrorist incidents and their effects on the national mood regarding immigration, rapidly changing energy politics, police racial profiling and the Black Lives Matter movement, and progress in legislation protecting the rights of the LGBT community
covers all core American Studies topics at introductory level and contains essential historical background for American Studies students in the twenty-first century
analyzes issues of gender, class, race, and minorities in America's cosmopolitan population
is accompanied by a fully updated and integrated companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/mauk) featuring an interactive timeline, quiz questions, extensive references for further reading, links to key primary sources and advice for students on how to approach essay questions.
Containing questions and terms for discussion, bibliographical references and websites at the end of each chapter and a new selection of color illustrations and case studies, this textbook is an essential resource for all students of American civilization, culture and society.
Reviews / Votes
"Instead of offering a confusing chronology like many traditional textbooks, American Civilization takes a thematic approach that puts core concepts into an accessible context for contemporary audiences, dissecting American history, politics and culture for an international audience."Dave van Ginhoven, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands "Instead of offering a confusing chronology like many traditional textbooks, American Civilization takes a thematic approach that puts core concepts into an accessible context for contemporary audiences, dissecting American history, politics and culture for an international audience."
Dave van Ginhoven, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
More details
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
16 farbige Tabellen, 9 s/w Zeichnungen, 44 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 13 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
16 Tables, color; 9 Line drawings, black and white; 44 Halftones, color; 13 Halftones, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
920 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-63172-4 (9781138631724)
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08/2021
8th Edition
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08/2017
7th Edition
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08/2013
6th Edition
Routledge
€60.91
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Persons
David Mauk is Professor Emeritus of North American Area Studies at the University of Oslo, Norway and is the author of The Colony that Rose from the Sea: Norwegian Maritime Migration and Community in Brooklyn (1997) and many articles on American politics, immigration and ethnicity, including chapters in E Pluribus Unum or E Pluribus Plura? Unity and Diversity in American Culture (2011), Norwegian American Women (2011), and Norwegian-American Essays (2014, 2015).
John Oakland is the author of British Civilization (2015, now in its eighth edition), Irish Civilization (2012, with Arthur Aughey), Contemporary Britain (2001) and British Civilization: A Student's Dictionary (2003, second edition). He is a former Associate Professor in English at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
John Oakland is the author of British Civilization (2015, now in its eighth edition), Irish Civilization (2012, with Arthur Aughey), Contemporary Britain (2001) and British Civilization: A Student's Dictionary (2003, second edition). He is a former Associate Professor in English at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Content
Plates. Figures. Tables. Preface and acknowledgements. Chronology of significant dates in American history 1. The American context 2. The country 3. The people: settlement and immigration 4. The people: women and minorities 5. Religious culture 6. Political institutions: the federal government 7. Political institutions: state and local government 8. Foreign policy 9. The legal system 10. The economy 11. Social services 12. Education 13. The media 14. Arts, sports and leisure cultures. Appendices. Index.