Contemporary America (Contemporary States and Societies)

by Joseph Goddard (Author), Russell Duncan (Author)

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  2003

  $4.34

  Assuming no prior knowledge, Contemporary America provides a lively but learned introduction to the politics, society, economy, culture and international role of the USA at the start of the 21st century. Introductory chapters set the scene in terms of history and natural and human resources and a concluding chapter assesses the prospects for the future.

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  Paperback
  2005

  $4.19

  The second edition of this widely-adopted text takes as its starting point the dramatic changes resulting from Bush administration actions in the wake of 9/11. The wars in Iraq and on terror have seen an orientation to building a national security state, a far more unilateralist approach abroad, a reduction of civil liberties at home, and an increasingly divided politics and society. Including full coverage of the presidential election and its consequences, the second edition has been fully revised and updated throughout.