American Civilization

An Introduction

By David Mauk, John Oakland

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• ISBN: 978-0-415-35830-9
• Binding: Hardback (also available in Paperback)
• Published by: Routledge
• Publication Date: 24th June 2005
• Pages: 192
• Illustrations: 11 line drawings, 34 b+w photos

About the Book

Thoroughly revised, this fourth edition of a hugely successful text provides students of American studies with the perfect background and introductory information on contemporary American life.

This fourth edition covers all the central dimensions of American society from geography and the environment, government and politics, to religion, education, media and the arts.

American Civilization:

• covers all core American studies topics at introductory level
• contains essential historical background for American studies students at the start of the twenty-first century
• analyzes gender, class and race, and America's cosmopolitan population
• contains photos, case studies, questions and terms for discussion, and suggests websites for further research.

With new illustrations and case studies, this edition of American Civilization also examines the second Gulf War, the War on Terror and the 2004 presidential election.

Table of Contents

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 Consititution of the United States of America and Amendments. Index

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