An A-Z of Modern America

Alicia Duchak

Routledge Chapman & Hall, 1999 - History - 405 pages

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
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 appendices contain essential extra information on American institutions, structures and traditions.

Bibliographic information

• Title: An A-Z of Modern America
• Author: Alicia Duchak
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Routledge Chapman & Hall, 1999
• ISBN: 0415187559, 9780415187558
• Length: 405 pages
• Subjects: History / Reference; History / United States / 20th Century; History / United States / General