"A-Z of Modern America" is a comprehensive dictionary
which defines contemporary American culture by listing and
explaining items from the civilization and history of the United
States. With over 3,300 entries of people, places, things and
events, the terms and subjects defined cover all aspects of
American life, from food to foreign policy, from media to
minorities. Accessible for visitors and natives alike, this
compendium will fascinate anyone interested in American cultural
literacy.
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.
An A-Z of Modern America is a comprehensive cultural dictionary
which defines contemporary America through its history and
civilzation. It includes entries on key people, customs, education
and legal, religious and govermental practices.
"]..not only filled with interesting tidbits of information but is concise, reasonably well organized, useful as a reference book, and entertaining to read." -"Choice, April 2000 "This volume is interesting to peruse good definitions of many things uniquely American." -"American Reference Books Annual[ARBA], 2000 Edition "This interesting dictionary provides more than 3,000 key terms that are part of the language that culturally defines modern America. This volume is interesting to persue and presents good definitions of many things uniquely American. ...what is included here is worthwhile. "A-Z of Modern America will find use in public and undergraduate academic libraries.." -" American Reference Books Annual, 2000
