{"product_id":"american-civilization-an-introduction","title":"American Civilization: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 440 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 August 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoverage 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRevised 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction of topical studies that connect small case studies with relevant illustrations to highlight key subjects within the field, enhancing students' understanding and engagement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInclusion 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupported 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1174g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 174 x 246 x 26 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367620943                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8 New edition                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Mauk,Alf Tomas Tonnessen,John Oakland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44103585366266,"sku":"9780367620943","price":42.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/447259a2dad12b6bed91cf3627788247.jpg?v=1634267654","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/american-civilization-an-introduction","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}