American Ways: A Cultural Guide to the United States - Brossura

Bennett, Janet; Althen, Gary

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ISBN 10: 0984247173 ISBN 13: 9780984247172

Casa editrice: Nicholas Brealey Pub, 2011

Riassunto

Whether you're a businessperson beginning to work in the United States or a foreign student visiting for a semester, this new edition of American Ways will help you navigate America's diverse and changing culture. From the deep-seated attitudes that mark the American character to customs and everyday activities, American Ways explores the tapestry of the country's life, providing invaluable information on cultural values, politics, education, religion, and relationships.

In this revised edition, Gary Althen and Janet Bennett have added material that reflects some of the important changes that have occurred over the last decade. This edition features new material on American politics, reflecting the impact of the Bush administration as well as the election of the nation's first black president, and an updated chapter on the effects of social networking sites on meeting people and creating friendships.

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Advice [for] foreign visitors to the U.S. that is intended to help them understand the motivations, attitudes, communication styles and actions of Americans. --Book News

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Whether you're a businessperson beginning to work in the United States or a foreign student visiting for a semester, this new edition of American Ways will help you navigate America's diverse and changing culture.

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• Editore: Nicholas Brealey Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0984247173
• ISBN 13: 9780984247172
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 279