American Ways retains its values-based perspective in examining what makes the U.S. unique--and how traditional values influence various aspects of American life such as religion, business, government, race relations, education, recreation, and family.
[This book] focuses on the traditional values that have attracted people to the United States ... and traces the effect of these values on American life. Chapter themes include diversity, the family, education, government and politics, religion, business, and recreation. Cross-c…
Indhold: Introduction: Understanding the Culture of the United States; Traditional American Values and Beliefs; The American Religious Heritage; The Frontier Heritages; The Heritage of Abundance; The World of American Business; Government and Politics in the United States; Ethni…