American Civilization: An IntroductionThis third edition has been extensively revised and contains: * integration of the multicultural aspects of America * material on the South, and the African-American and Latino populations * integration of material on women throughout the text * an updated mass media chapter with more on I.T., the internet and globalization * a chronology illustrating the major events in all topics covered * a combined chapter on the state, local government and the political system * full coverage of the 'frontier' concept * more material on attitudes to the death penalty, gun control etc * completely updated illustrations. |
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... institutions 99 Historical origins The constitutional framework The political parties 100 103 107 The legislative branch 111 The executive branch 118 The judicial branch 126 Attitudes to branches of the federal government 129 Exercises ...
... institutions 99 Historical origins The constitutional framework The political parties 100 103 107 The legislative branch 111 The executive branch 118 The judicial branch 126 Attitudes to branches of the federal government 129 Exercises ...
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... institutions 212 Attitudes to the economic system 218 Exercises 220 Further reading 220 Websites 220 9 Social services 221 Social services history 223 The organization of contemporary social services 227 Public social services Contents vii.
... institutions 212 Attitudes to the economic system 218 Exercises 220 Further reading 220 Websites 220 9 Social services 221 Social services history 223 The organization of contemporary social services 227 Public social services Contents vii.
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