American Civilization: An Introduction

The eighth edition of American Civilization provides students with an up-to-date introduction to contemporary American life, covering geography, environment, government, politics, religion, education, sports, media, and the arts. It includes recent events, revised chapters, topical studies, and discussion questions, and is supported by exercises and further reading. It is an essential textbook for American Studies students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The eighth edition of the immensely popular American Civilization serves as an ideal foundation and introductory guide to contemporary American life, delving into the fundamental aspects of American society, encompassing geography, environment, government, politics, religion, education, sports, media, and the arts. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect recent events, processes, attitudes, and prominent figures in society, culture, and politics in the United States, this new edition ensures its timeliness by:

Coverage of recent events such as the 2020 US election and 2021 presidential inauguration, incorporating expanded information on themes such as environmental legislation, the LGBTQ+ community, social media, and people, which are crucial in understanding American culture and society.

Revised chapters on geography, women, and minorities, incorporating updated information on topics such as environmental legislation, the LGBTQ+ community, social media, and people, all of which are essential in studying American culture and society.

Introduction of topical studies that connect small case studies with relevant illustrations to highlight key subjects within the field, enhancing students' understanding and engagement.

Inclusion of more discussion questions that encourage analytical thinking and the use of evidence to support argumentation, enabling students to develop their own essay responses to typical questions they may encounter.

Supported by exercises and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, a comprehensive chronology that spans key events in the history of the United States, and a fully integrated companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/mauk), the textbook remains an indispensable introduction to American civilization, culture, and society for American Studies students.

Weight: 1174g
Dimension: 174 x 246 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367620943
Edition number: 8 New edition