U. S. A. Customs and Institutions

Name: U. S. A. Customs and Institutions
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ISBN: 9780130405715

ISBN-10: 013040571X

ISBN-13: 9780130405715

Edition: 4th 2002 (Teachers Edition, Instructors Manual, etc.)

Authors: Ethel Tiersky, Martin Tiersky

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"The U.S.A." improves studentsA reading comprehension while also providing a useful overview of American culture and traditions. With an increased emphasis on the reading-writing connection, this edition has been revised to include updated research and statistics, as well as explanations of current attitudes and customs. A new chapter, AHigh-Tech Communications, A discusses the impact of technology on major areas of life in the United States. Other new features include: Pre-reading and AguessA questions for each chapter. Completely new illustrations, including many photographs and cartoons. Comprehension checks throughout each reading. Longer, more varied exercises with additional paired…

Book details

Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.440
Language: English



Preface To the Teacher To the Student


Acknowledgments



Attitudes, Values, and Lifestyles



The American Character



Marriage: American Style



American Family Life



American Etiquette



What Americans Consume



The Salad Bowl: Cultural Diversity in the U.S.



A Nation of Immigrants



The African-American



Religion in American Life



Levels of Learning



American Education: The First 12 Years



Higher Education in the U.S.



Fun and Games



Vacationing in the U.S.



Leisure-Time Activities



Government and the American Citizen



The Constitution and the Federal System



Choosing the Nationrsquo; President



Citizenship: Its Obligations and Privileges



The World of American Business



Capitalism and the American Economy



The American Worker



High-Tech Communications



American Holidays: History and Customs



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