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AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
AN INTRODUCTION |
| By: |
David C. Mauk, John Oakland |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£85.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415822017 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415822015 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
9 August, 2013 |
| Edition: |
6th Revised edition |
| Pages: |
448 |
| Description: |
This introduction to contemporary American life examines the key institutions of American society, including state and local government, geography, education, law, media and culture, with the emphasis placed on the people of America. |
| Synopsis: |
This revised and updated edition of the hugely successful American Civilization provides students of American studies with the perfect background and introductory information on contemporary American life. This sixth edition examines the central dimensions of American society from geography and the environment, government and politics, to religion, education, sports, media and the arts. This book: * covers all core American studies topics at introductory level. * 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. * contains color photos, case studies, questions and terms for discussion, bibliographical references and lists of websites central to each chapter. * accompanied by a fully integrated companion website featuring extensive references for further reading, links to key primary sources, filmographies and advice for students on how to approach essay questions.Featuring new color illustrations and case studies, this edition includes expanded sections on the environment, immigration, foreign policy, media and the arts, sport and leisure cultures as well as a new section on the LGBT community and detailed coverage of the 2012 election and shifting economic situation. |
| Illustrations: |
15 colour tables, 13 black & white halftones, 44 colour illustrations, 9 |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Returnable |