Download or read book Discovering American Culture written by Cheryl L. Delk and published by University of Michigan Press ELT. This book was released on 1997 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Discovering Exile written by Anita Norich and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers some of the most famous Yiddish writers in America, the controversies their works aroused—in Yiddish and English—during the Holocaust, and the ways in which reading them contributes to a revision of American Jewish cultural development.
Download or read book Discovering American Folklife written by Don Yoder and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Discovering Black America written by Linda Tarrant-Reid and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first African explorers to the first black president, this illustrated history is an excellent resource and “an epic work” (School Library Journal). Discovering Black America is an unprecedented account of more than 400 years of African American history set against a background of American and global events. It begins with a black sailor aboard the Niña with Christopher Columbus and continues through the colonial period, slavery, the Civil War, Jim Crow, and civil rights to the first African American president in the White House. With first-person narratives from diaries and journals, interviews, and archival images, Discovering Black America provides an intimate understanding of this extensive history. “Engaging . . . brings to light many intriguing and tragically underreported stories.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Reproductions of historical documents, photographs, and artwork provide a sense of immediacy to this immersive tapestry, which reaches well beyond the milestones typically outlined in history books.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Absolutely gorgeous in design, with a harmonious marriage of text and colorful archival images, this is the kind of book that invites browsing, and its extensive reach will make this a go-to title for report writers.” —School Library Journal “Begins with the first African explorers and seamen arriving in the New World in the fifteenth century, and . . . ends with the presidential election of Barack Obama . . . meticulous footnotes and a bibliography of recommended books...An excellent title for classroom support.” —Booklist “Thoroughly researched and documented...an outstanding resource for students. The primary source documents, photographs, and archival maps that complement this compelling account will engage readers.” —Library Media Connection (highly recommended) An NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
Download or read book Discovering Popular Culture written by Anna Tomasino and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 2007 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brief, provocative reader explores American popular culture from The Sopranos to the Simpsons, from MP3 players to comic books, from Andy Warhol to hip hop. Anyone who wants to understand what Americans are seeing, thinking, and doing in the 21st century should read this collection.
Download or read book Crossroads USA Discovering American Culture and Language with the Daily Newspaper written by Robert J. Hughes and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book People on the Way written by David Ng and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares the experiences of Asian North American Christians as they claim their identity and are shaped by their rich Asian religious and cultural heritage.
Download or read book Native American Culture written by Katherine Gleeson and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native American Culture Comes Back To Life In The Details Of These Beautiful Illustrations.
Download or read book Discovering America written by James Laxer and published by New York : New Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author recounts his travels through thirty-four of the fifty United States, commenting on the oddities of modern American culture.
Download or read book Eureka written by Planaria J. Price and published by University of Michigan Press ELT. This book was released on 1999 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories and sayings long part of American culture help ESL students learn vocabulary.
Download or read book American Cultural Studies written by Neil Campbell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the central themes in modern American cultural studies and discussing how these themes can be interpreted, American Cultural Studies offers a wide-ranging overview of different aspects of American cultural life such as religion, gender and sexuality, regionalism, and ethnicity and immigration. The fourth edition has been revised throughout to take into account the developments of the last four years. Updates and revisions include: discussion of Barack Obama’s time in the White House consideration of ‘Hemispheric American Studies’ and the increasing debates about globalisation and the international role of the USA long-form television and American Studies up-to-date case studies, such as Girls, The Wire and Orange is the New Black more material on Detroit, the Mexican border, same-sex relationships and Islam in America updated further reading lists and new follow-up work. Illustrated throughout, containing follow-up questions and further reading at the end of each chapter, and accompanied by a companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/campbell) providing further study resources, American Cultural Studies is a core text and an accessible guide to the interdisciplinary study of American culture.
Download or read book Discovering Native North American Cultures written by Justine Ciovacco and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful guide explores the pre-Columbian native civilizations that thrived in North America, revealing a diverse range of cultures, languages, and customs. Particularly interesting is the examination of the various adaptations necessary for life in a continent that ranges from the arctic to the sub-tropic, including effective techniques for farming, fishing, and hunting. The devastating impact of European contact and conquest is described, as is the inspiring story of cultural survival in the face of near extinction. The modern life of native North American peoples and the ways in which they are keeping their heritage alive are also celebrated.
Download or read book American Culture and Society written by Kate Shoup and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the arrival of English settlers in the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies, American society was rooted in British Puritanism. Although whispers of that earlier Puritanical society remain, today's American culture is dramatically different. This volume traces the events that led to these societal changes, discussing such occurrences as the American Revolution, the California Gold Rush, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, spikes in immigration, and the devastating world wars of the twentieth century. This book includes an in-depth look at the way specific groups define themselves, how those definitions have evolved over time, and how these evolving ideas shape the nation as a whole.
Download or read book Discovering America n written by Jennifer M. Outland and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tools of Native Americans written by Kim Kavin and published by Nomad Press (VT). This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 15 hands-on activites: Build inventions, tools, and works of art, meet the people whose culture helped form our own, explore the history of Native Americans with hands-on activities, learn how the discoveries of the First americans affect us today.
Download or read book Exploring American written by Moshe Gory and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States is an ethnically and racially diverse country as a result of large-scale migration from many countries throughout history. Many elements of American culture, especially from popular culture, have spread globally through modern mass media. So when and where did these traditions originate? Let's read this book and discover American culture.
Download or read book Discovering America A Guide to the 50 States written by and published by David J. Colon. This book was released on 2023-03-27 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discovering America's 50 States" is a comprehensive guide that takes readers on a journey through the United States of America, exploring the history, culture, and attractions of each of the 50 states. From the bustling cities of New York and Los Angeles to the rugged natural beauty of Montana and Alaska, this book covers it all. The book is organized alphabetically, with each chapter dedicated to a different state. Each chapter includes the date of founding and state capital, as well as interesting facts and notable attractions. Readers will learn about the origins of each state, from the first Native American settlements to the arrival of European explorers and the struggles for independence and statehood. The book also highlights the unique cultures and traditions of each state, from the music and cuisine of the Deep South to the cowboy culture of Texas and the surfing lifestyle of Hawaii. Readers will discover famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in California and the Statue of Liberty in New York, as well as lesser-known hidden gems like the Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan and the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas. Whether you are planning a road trip across the country or simply want to learn more about the rich diversity of America's 50 states, "Discovering America's 50 States" is the perfect guide. With stunning photography and detailed descriptions, this book is sure to inspire and inform readers of all ages.
