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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"An A-Z of Modern America is a comprehensive cultural dictionary which defines contemporary America through its history and civilization. The book includes entries on key people from Presidents to Babe Ruth; American life, customs, clothing and education; legal, religious and governmental practices; and multiculturalism, minorities and civil rights." "An A-Z of Modern America offers accessible and lively definitions of over 3,000 separate items. The book is cross-referenced and thus provides associated links and cultural connections while the appendixes contain essential extra information on American institutions, structures and traditions."--Jacket.
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Title
A-Z of modern America.
International Standard Book Number
0415187559
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Amerikanistiek.
Civilization-- Miscellanea.
History & Archaeology.
HISTORY.
Miscellanea.
Regions & Countries - Americas.
United States - General.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
United States, Civilization, 1945-Miscellanea, Dictionaries.
United States, History, 1945-Miscellanea, Dictionaries.