An A-Z of Modern America (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415187558)

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.

Author: Alicia Duchak
ISBN-10: 0415187559
ISBN-13: 9780415187558
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 02/18/1999
Pages: 424
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.51h x 6.42w x 1.17d