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PublisherMurray Press, John

ISBN-100984247173

ISBN-139780984247172

eBay Product ID (ePID)92719097

Product Key Features

Edition3

Book TitleAmerican Ways : a Cultural Guide to the United States of America

Number of Pages312 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

TopicCustoms & Traditions, United States / General

GenreSocial Science, History

AuthorGary Althern, Janet Bennett

FormatUk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight11.9 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2011-001931

ReviewsThis new edition is a primary starting point for students and professionals to begin their explorations of American culture. Readable and accessible, with new examples and recommendations for visitors, the text is even more amenable to the needs of anyone interacting with Americans and American culture.

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal973

SynopsisWhether you're a businessperson beginning to work in the United States or a foreign student visiting for a semester, this new edition of American Ways will help you navigate America's diverse and changing culture. From the deep-seated attitudes that mark the American character to customs and everyday activities, American Ways explores the tapestry of the country's life, providing invaluable information on cultural values, politics, education, religion, and relationships. In this revised edition, Gary Althen and Janet Bennett have added material that reflects some of the important changes that have occurred over the last decade. This edition features new material on American politics, reflecting the impact of the Bush administration as well as the election of the nation's first black president, and an updated chapter on the effects of social networking sites on meeting people and creating friendships., This essential guide sheds light on the unique American psyche and national character, now in a third edition. Whether you're a businessperson beginning to work in the United States or a foreign student visiting for a semester, this new edition of American Ways will help you navigate America's diverse and changing culture. From the deep-seated attitudes that mark the American character to customs and everyday activities, American Ways explores the tapestry of the country's life, providing invaluable information on cultural values, politics, education, religion, and relationships. In this revised edition, Gary Althen and Janet Bennett have added material that reflects some of the important changes that have occurred over the last decade. This edition features new material on American politics, reflecting the impact of the Bush administration as well as the election of the nation's first black president, and an updated chapter on the effects of social networking sites on meeting people and creating friendships.

LC Classification NumberE158.A46 2011