American Civilization - An Introduction

Offers students of American studies with the background and introductory information on contemporary American life. This title covers the central dimensions of American society from geography and the environment, government and politics, to religion, education, media and the arts.

Table des matières

List of Plates List of Figures List of 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. 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 Leisure Further Reading Websites Appendix: Declaration of Independence in Congress, 4th July 1776 The Constitution of the United States of America and Amendments Index

A propos de l'auteur

Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: David Mauk, David C. Mauk, David C. Oakland Mauk, MAUK DAVID C OAKLAND JOHN, John Oakland
• Edition: Routledge Academic
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 26.06.2009
• EAN: 9780415481618
• ISBN: 978-0-415-48161-8
• Catégorie: Ecole et pédagogie > Préparation de l'enseignement > Formation professionnelle