An A-Z of Modern America

By Alicia Duchak

Book 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415187567
• ISBN13: 9780415187565
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"