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Portrait of the USA

editor, Dennis Drabelle; contributing writers, Maura Christopher... [and others]
Resource Type:
E-Book
Publication:
[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Information Agency, [1997]
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Table of 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.
Contributors:
Christopher, Maura
Drabelle, Dennis
United States Information Agency
Languages:
English
Language Notes:
Item content: English
Alternate Titles:
Web page source title: USIA portrait of the USA
Subjects:
United States — Description and travel
United States — History
United States — Social life and customs
Travel
Manners and customs
United States
Genres:
History
System Details:
Mode of access: Internet from the State Dept. USINFO web site. Address as of 6/10/02: http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/factover/homepage.htm; current access is available via PURL.
General Notes:
Executive editor, George Clack; managing editor, Rosalie Targonski; designer, Barbara Morgan; photo editor, Maggie Johnson Sliker; Internet editor, Suzanne Dawkins
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Digital Characteristics:
data file; HTML
Call Numbers:
S 20.2:P 82
SuDocs Numbers:
S 20.2:P 82
Other Standard Numbers:
Government Printing Office Item Number: 0900-E (online)
OCLC Numbers:
44287151