02626nam 2200481Ka 450 991069087420332120080619160918.0(CKB)5470000002341589(OCoLC)44287151ocm44287151(OCoLC)995470000002341589(OCoLC)232549279(EXLCZ)99547000000234158920000412d1997 ka 0engurcn||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierPortrait of the USA[electronic resource] /editor, Dennis Drabelle ; contributing writers, Maura Christopher ... [and others][Washington, D.C.] :U.S. Information Agency,[1997]1 electronic text HTML fileExecutive editor, George Clack; managing editor, Rosalie Targonski; designer, Barbara Morgan; photo editor, Maggie Johnson Sliker; Internet editor, Suzanne DawkinsTitle from title screen.Ch. 1. One from many: immigration patterns and ethnic composition -- ch. 2. From sea to shining sea: geography and regional characteristics -- ch. 3. Toward the city on a hill: a brief history of the United States -- ch. 4. A responsive government: separation of powers and the democratic process -- ch. 5. The business of America: agriculture, mass production, the labor movement, and the economic system -- ch. 6. A diverse educational system: structure, standards, and challenges -- ch. 7. A republic of science: inquiry and innovation in science and medicine -- ch. 8. Separating church and state: freedom of religion -- ch. 9. The social safety net: public assistance and health care -- ch. 10. Distinctively American arts: music, dance, architecture, visual arts, and literature -- ch. 11. Exporting popular culture: baseball, basketball, movies, jazz, rock and roll, and country music -- ch. 12. The media and their messages: freedom of the press, newspapers, radio, and television -- National Celebrations: holidays in the United States.USIA portrait of the USAUnited StatesDescription and travelUnited StatesHistoryUnited StatesSocial life and customs917.3973Christopher Maura1380878Drabelle Dennis1270234United States Information Agency.CEGCEGC@ROCLCQGPOBOOK9910690874203321Portrait of the USA3423016UNINA