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

Format:

Book

Government document

Contributor:

Drabelle, Dennis

Christopher, Maura

United States Information Agency

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Social life and customs.

United States.

United States--History.

United States--Description and travel.

Manners and customs.

Travel.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Other Title:

Web page source title: USIA portrait of the USA

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Information Agency, [1997]

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Title from title screen.

Executive editor, George Clack; managing editor, Rosalie Targonski; designer, Barbara Morgan; photo editor, Maggie Johnson Sliker; Internet editor, Suzanne Dawkins.

OCLC:

44287151