Part Ⅰ The United States
Unit One The Land and the People
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A Land of Abundance
A Nation of Immigrants
In Search of the American Dream
The National Character
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Unit Two American Politics
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Political Beliefs
Political System
Political Parties, Interest Groups and Citizenry
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Unit Three American Values and Assumptions
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Individualism
Equality
Achievement, Hard Work, and Materialism
Optimism, Change, and Progress
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Unit Four Religion in American Life
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“In God We Trust”
Religious Pluralism
Popular Religion
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Exercises
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Unit Five Education in America
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Guiding Principles
Goals of Education
Management of Education
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Unit Six The American Family
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The Changing Family
Marriage Relationship
Parenting
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Unit Seven Leisure Life in America
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Sports
Recreation
Weekends and Vacations
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Unit Eight Social Services
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Public Social Services
Voluntary Services
Health Care Services
Housing
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Part Ⅱ The Great Britain
Unit Nine The Land and the People
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The Land
The People
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Unit Ten Government and Politics
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A Bird's-Eye View of British Political History
Political System
Political Parties and Citizenry
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Unit Eleven British Values and Assumptions
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Senses of Irony and Humor
Fair Play, Trust and Compromise
The English Reserve and Politeness
Class Consciousness
Keeping Order, Work Ethic and Drink
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Unit Twelve Religion in British Life
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A Bird's Eye View of Religious History
Christianity and Other World Religions
Religion and Society
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Unit Thirteen British Education
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Schools
Colleges and Universities
Changes and Trends in Education
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Unit Fourteen The British Family
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The Changing Family
Marriage Relationship
Parenting
Notes
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General Questions
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Unit Fifteen Leisure Life in Britain
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Leisure around the Home
Public Entertainment
New Patterns in Leisure
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Unit Sixteen Social Services
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The Welfare State: An Overview
The Welfare System
Housing and Personal Social Services
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Bibliography
Websites