An A-Z of Modern America
| By: | Alicia Duchak |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Print ISBN: | 9780415187565 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781134661466 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 1999 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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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 RuthAmerican life, customs, clothing and educationlegal, religious and governmental practicesmulticulturalism, minorities and civil rightsAn 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.