內容簡介
《美國文化簡介(英文版)》由大連海事大學出版社出版。
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Chapter 1 The Origins of American and Its Development
1.1 Europe' s Discovery of America
1.2 The English Colonies
1.3 Tightening British Control and Colonial Resistance
1.4 The Road to Independence
1.5 The U.S.Constitution
1.6 The War of 1812
1.7 Slavery and Sectionalism
1.7.1 Secession and Civil War
1.7.2 Postwar Industrialization
1.8 World War Ⅰ
1.8.1 Postwar U.S.and the Great Depression
1.9 World War Ⅱ
1.9.1 Postwar U.S.and the Cold War
1.10 Mid—20th to Late 20th
1.10.1 The1960s in the U.S.
1.10.2 The1970s in the U.S.
1.10.3 The1980s in the U.S.
1.11 Reflections on Bill Clinton
Conclusion
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Notes
Questions for Consideration
Chapter 2 American Political System
2.1 Federalist System
2.23—Branch System
2.2.1 The Legislative Branch
2.2.2 The Executive Branch
2.2.3 The Judiciary
2.3 Checks and Balances Principle
2.4 Political Parties
2.5 Elections in America
2.6 Criticisms
Conclusion
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Questions for Consideration
Chapter 3 Religion in America
3.1 Religious Freedom and Brand of Religion
3.2 Christianity in America
3.3 The Protestant Church in America
3.3.1 Baptists
3.3.2 Methodists
3.3.3 Presbyterians
3.3.4 Episcopalians
3.4 The Catholic Church in America
3.5 Judaism in America
3.6 Impact of Religion on American Society
3.6.1 Education
3.6.2 Abortion
3.6.3 Sexuality
3.6.4 Intolerance
Conclusion
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Chapter 4 American Values
4.1 Traditional Values
4.1.1 Individual Freedom and Self—Reliance
4.1.2 Equality of Opportunity and Competition
4.1.3 Material Wealth and Hard Work
4.2 Values of Doing Business
4.2.1 The Value of Informality ： Just Call Me Bob
4.2.2 The Value of Time as a Commodity：Time Is Money
4.2.3 The Value of the Contract Before the Relationship：First， We Sign then We Toast
4.2.4 The American Value of Direct Communication ： Call a Spade a Spade
4.2.5 The Value of Conflict—style Bargaining：Lay Your Cards on the Table
4.2.6 The American Value of Optimism ： Never Say Never
4.3 Misconceptions
Conclusion
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Chapter 5 The American Character
5.1 Views Toward Individual Freedom
5.1.1 Criticizing Authority
5.1.2 Provision of Services
5.1.3 Consumer Action
5.2 Views on Competition
5.2.1 The Relationship Between Sports and Competition
5.2.2 Materialism as a Form of Competition
5.2.3 Risk—taking and Competition
5.2.4 Competition's Negative Impact on American Life
5.3 Views on Friendships
5.4 Views on Success
5.5 Views on Law and Fairness
5.6 Views on Diversity
5.6.1 Race
5.6.2 Sex
5.6.3 Age
5.7 Views on Problem Solving
Conclusion
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Chapter 6 American Literature
6.1 Early Fiction
6.2 Transcendentalists
6.3 Power of Imagination
6.4 New Visions of America
6.5 Reform and Liberation
6.6 Regionalism
6.7 A New Wave
6.8 Sympathetic Views
6.9 Rebellious Spirit
6.10 The Modernists
6.11 The Lost Generation
6.12 Harlem Renaissance
6.13 New Drama
6.14 Depression， Realism and Escapism
6.15 Postwar Voices and "the Beat Generation"
6.16 New American Voices
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Chapter 7 Technology in America
7.1 Early 19th Century
7.2 Late 19th Century
7.3 Early 20th Century
7.4 Mid—2Oth Century
7.5 Late 20th Century
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Chapter 8 Education in America
8.1 History of Education
8.1.1 Early Beginnings
8.1.2 Beginning of Public Schools
8.1.3 Compulsory Schooling
8.1.4 Shifting Aims
8.1.5 Post—secondary Evolution
8.1.6 Perceived Crises （1950s — 1980s）
8.2 Education Today
8.2.1 Power Structures
8.2.2 National Standards
8.2.3 Teaching Styles in Schools
8.3 Characteristics of Post—secondary Schools
8.4 Features of American Universities
8.4.1 Typical Program
8.4.2 Growing Competition in Post—secondary Schools
8.4.3 Typical Courses
8.4.4 Extra—curricular Activities
8.5 How to Do Well in University
8.6 Problems and Challenges of American Education
Conclusion
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Chapter 9 Campus Life in America
9.1 Academic Life
9.1.1 Selecting a Major
9.1.2 Choosing Classes
9.1.3 The College Classroom
9.1.4 Homework
9.1.5 Communicating with Professors
9.1.6 Using the Library
9.2 Getting Financial Aid
9.2.1 Grants
9.2.2 Loans
9.2.3 Scholarships
9.2.4 Work—study Programs
9.3 The College' s Role in Student Social Life
9.4 Living off Campus
9.5 Physical and Mental Health Problems
Conclusion
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Chapter 10 Social Life in America
10.1 American Family
10.2 Food and Drinks
10.3 Recreations
10.3.1 Entertaining
10.3.2 Having Fun
10.4 Sports
10.4.1 Spectator Sports
10.4.2 Active Sports
10.5 Activities for Social Benefits
Conclusion
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Chapter 11 Social Customs in America
11.1 Introductions
11.2 General Etiquette
11.2.1 Tipping
11.2.2 Hygiene
11.2.3 Waiting in Line
11.2.4 Loudness of Voice
11.2.5 Use of Cell Phones and Pagers
11.2.6 Smoking
11.2.7 Visiting Someone' s Home
11.2.8 Taboo Topics
11.2.9 Eye Contact
11.2.10 Staring
11.3 Personal Safety
11.4 Borrowing Money
11.5 Physical Contact
11.6 Relationships
11.6.1 Dating
11.6.2 Sexual
11.6.3 Workplace
11.7 Customs at Specific Occasions
11.7.1 Weddings
11.7.2 Funerals
11.7.3 Visiting the Ⅲ
11.7.4 Rude vs.Naive
Conclusion
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Chapter 12 American Nonverbal Communication
12.1 Body Movements
12.I.1 The Bobbing Head
12.1.2 Impatient Signals
12.1.3 The Shoulder Pat
12.1.4 The Waving Hands
12.1.5 The Open Palm
12.2 Posture
12.2.1 The Slouch
12.2.2 The Anywhere Seat
12.2.3 Leaning in and out
12.2.4 Spatial Distance
12.3 Facial Expressions
12.3.1 "What You See Is What You Get"
12.3.2 The Low Mouth， Tight Lip Apology
12.3.3 When a Smile Is Not a Smile
12.3.4 Stareor Not
12.3.5 The Raised Eyebrow
12.4 How Time Perspectives Affect Nonverbal Comnmnication
12.5 How to Observe and React to American Nonverbal Communication
12.5.1 Check Your Instincts with Questions
12.5.2 Check Your Judgments About the Person' s Character
12.5.3 Watch for Signs of Impatience
12.5.4 Respect the Space and Privacy of Americans， Nonverbally
Conclusion
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Chapter 13 Social Problems in America
13.1 Poverty
13.2 Racism
13.3 Crime
13.4 Drugs
13.5 The Aging Problem
Conclusion
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Chapter 14 American in the 21st Century
14.120th—Century Challenges to American Values
14.2 The War in Vietnam
14.3 The Need for New National Values
14.4 The United States： The First Universal Nation？
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Chapter 15 American Holidays
15.1 New Year's Day—January 1
15.2 Martin Luther King， Jr.Day—Third Monday in January
15.3 Valentine' s Day—February 14
15.4 Presidents' Day—Third Monday in February
15.5 St.Patrick's Day—March 17
15.6 April Fools' Day—April 1
15.7 Easter Sunday—Late March or in April
15.8 Mother' s Day—Second Sunday in May
15.9 Memorial Day—Last Monday in May
15.10 Father' s Day—Third Monday in June
15.11 Independence Day—July 4
15.12 Labor Day—First Monday in September
15.13 Columbus Day—Second Monday in October
15.14 Halloween—October 31
15.15 Thanksgiving Day—Fourth Thursday in November
15.16 Christmas—December 25
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Appendix
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