An A-Z of Modern America

Download or read book An A-Z of Modern America written by Alicia Duchak and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-09 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.