An A-Z of Modern America

by Alicia Duchak

Overview

An A-Z of Modern America is a comprehensive cultural dictionary which defines contemporary America through its history and civilization. The book includes entries on:
key people from presidents to Babe Ruth
American life, customs, clothing and education
legal, religious and governmental practices
multiculturalism, minorities and civil rights
An A-Z of Modern America offers accessible and lively definitions of over 3,000 separate items. The book is cross-referenced and thus provides associated links and cultural connections while the appendices contain essential extra information on American institutions, structures and traditions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134661466
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/09/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	424
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Alicia Duchak

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A; Chapter 2 B; Chapter 3 C; Chapter 4 D; Chapter 5 E; Chapter 6 F; Chapter 7 G; Chapter 8 H; Chapter 9 I; Chapter 10 J; Chapter 11 K; Chapter 12 L; Chapter 13 M; Chapter 14 N; Chapter 15 O; Chapter 16 P; Chapter 17 Q; Chapter 18 R; Chapter 19 S; Chapter 20 T; Chapter 21 U; Chapter 22 V; Chapter 23 W; Chapter 24 X; Chapter 25 Y; Chapter 26 Z;

Editorial Reviews

This cultural dictionary offers definitions of terms, people, places, and ideas that play a role in historical and current American life, customs, clothing, education, law, religion, government, and politics. Some 3,000 entries range from a couple of sentences to a couple of paragraphs. Appendices provide information profiling states and describing presidents, professional teams, education levels, grading systems, bowl games, military ranks, a baseball diamond, and a football field. Entries are thoroughly cross-referenced and indexed. The author has taught English and cultural studies in several countries; currently she lives and works in Belgium and is earning her PhD at the U. of Antwerp. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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