Part Ⅰ The United States

Unit One The Land and the People

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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A Land of Abundance

A Nation of Immigrants

In Search of the American Dream

The National Character

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Unit Two American Politics

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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Political Beliefs

Political System

Political Parties，Interest Groups and Citizenry

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Unit Three American Values and Assumptions

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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Individualism

Equality

Achievement，Hard Work，and Materialism

Optimism，Change，and Progress

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Unit Four Religion in American Life

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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“In God We Trust”

Religious Pluralism

Popular Religion

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Unit Five Education in America

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Discussion Questions

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Guiding Principles

Goals of Education

Management of Education

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Unit Six The American Family

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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The Changing Family

Marriage Relationship

Parenting

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Unit Seven Leisure Life in America

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Discussion Questions

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Sports

Recreation

Weekends and Vacations

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Unit Eight Social Services

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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Public Social Services

Voluntary Services

Health Care Services

Housing

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Part Ⅱ The Great Britain

Unit Nine The Land and the People

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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The Land

The People

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Unit Ten Government and Politics

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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A Bird's-Eye View of British Political History

Political System

Political Parties and Citizenry

Notes

Exercises

Referenee Answers

Unit Eleven British Values and Assumptions

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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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

Notes

Exercises

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Unit Twelve Religion in British Life

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Discussion Questions

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A Bird's Eye View of Religious History

Christianity and Other World Religions

Religion and Society

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Unit Thirteen British Education

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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Schools

Colleges and Universities

Changes and Trends in Education

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Unit Fourteen The British Family

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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The Changing Family

Marriage Relationship

Parenting

Notes

Exercises

General Questions

Reference Answers

Unit Fifteen Leisure Life in Britain

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Discussion Questions

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Leisure around the Home

Public Entertainment

New Patterns in Leisure

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Unit Sixteen Social Services

Focal Points

Discussion Questions

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The Welfare State：An Overview

The Welfare System

Housing and Personal Social Services

Notes

Exercises

Reference Answers

Bibliography

Websites