內容簡介
《英美國家社會與文化》是一本為英語專業學生和非英語專業英語愛好者所編寫的關於英語國家社會與文化的基礎讀本，內容既包括了英國、美國、澳大利亞、加拿大、紐西蘭、印度、南非等主要英語國家的地理氣候、土地面積、人文狀況、政治經濟等方面的概況，也包括了對這些英語國家的文學、教育、宗教、音樂、媒體、建築和生活方式等的簡介。
目錄
Part One British Society and Culture
Chapter 1 History and Territory
Text Introduction to British Empire
Supplementary Reading The Development of the United Kingdom in Early 19th Century
Knowledge Expansion Battle of Waterloo
Chapter 2 System of Government and Political Parties
Text Introduction to British Government and Main Parties
Supplementary Reading Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Knowledge Expansion Parties and Politics
Chapter 3 Justice and Law
Text British Legal Svstem
Supplementary Reading Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Knowledge Expansion United Kingdom's Legislatures
Chapter 4 Economy
Supplementary Reading John Maynard Keynes
Knowledge Expansion British National and Regional Variation
Chapter 5 Education
Supplementary Reading Eton College
Knowledge Expansion British Top 10 Universities in 2010
Chapter 6 Healthcare
Text Healthcare in the United Kingdom
Supplementary Reading Emergency Medical Services in the United Kingdom
Knowledge Expansion Funding Healthcare System
Chapter 7 Press,Radio and Television
Supplementary Reading Tabloid
Knowledge Expansion Top Ten World-Known Business Newspapers
Chapter 8 Literature and Poems
Text Development of British Literature and Poems
Supplementary Reading J. K. Rowling
Knowledge Expansion Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare
Chapter 9 Food and Drink
Text Delicious British Food and Drink
Supplementary Reading Changes in Eating Habits
Knowledge Expansion Ten Fun Facts You May not Know About British Food
Chapter 10 Customs and Etiquettes
Text Festivals and Customs
Supplementary ReadingJohn Bull & Uncle Sam
Knowledge Expansion Pubs
Chapter 11 Religion and Beliefs
Text Anglicanism-the State Religion of Britain
Supplementary Reading Worldwide Distribution of Anglican Church
Knowledge Expansion Focus of Unity : The Archbishop of Canterbury
Chapter 12 Scenic Spots and Historical Sites
Text London: A Thrilling Place
Supplementary Reading London Eye
Knowledge Expansion Recommended Museums in London
Part Two American Society and Culture
Text Birth and Development of United States of America
Supplementary Reading The Great Depression
