Portrait of the USA [[electronic resource] /] / editor, Dennis Drabelle ; contributing writers, Maura Christopher ... [and others]

• Pubblicazione: [Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Information Agency, , [1997]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 electronic text : HTML file
• Disciplina: 917.3; 973
• Soggetto geografico: United States Description and travel; United States History; United States Social life and customs
• Altri autori: ChristopherMaura DrabelleDennis
• Note generali: Executive editor, George Clack; managing editor, Rosalie Targonski; designer, Barbara Morgan; photo editor, Maggie Johnson Sliker; Internet editor, Suzanne Dawkins; Title from title screen.
• Nota di contenuto: 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.
• Altri titoli varianti: USIA portrait of the USA
• Titolo autorizzato: Portrait of the USA
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910690874203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II