Copyright Date:
2008
Edition Date:
2008
Release Date:
11/01/07
Pages:
142 pages
ISBN:
0-7910-9511-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-7910-9511-9
Dewey:
973
LCCN:
2007021722
Dimensions:
25 cm.
Language:
English
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Written by a professional geographer, this entry in the Modern World Nations series presents an overview of U.S. geography, history, economy, modern government, and culture. The author's outlook is strongly positive; proclaiming that the country "is a land for which superlatives come easy," he notes, for instance, that it alone contains every kind of climate, suffers more kinds of natural disasters than any other, enjoys a standard of living second to none, and "stands atop the world's countries in terms of tolerance." He goes on to develop the thesis that the key to the U.S.' spectacular growth and success lies in its unparalleled diversity of climates and landforms, plus a national self-identity that trumps ethnic origins and includes the use of a single language as a central feature. Illustrated with a scanty selection of color photos, and closing with a detailed "facts at a glance" section followed by a brief multimedia resource list, this assignment title offers a more opinionated alternative to Martin Hintz's United States of America (2004), in the Enchantment of the World series. Suggest Jennifer Armstrong's browsable American Story (2006), a compendium of true tales drawn from U.S. history, as an entertaining counterpoint.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-135) and index.
The United States is the world's third-largest country in terms of both size and population, which is one of the world's most ethnically and socially diverse. It also has the most powerful and technologically advanced economy in the world, and its per-capita income ranks among the world's highest. Its climate is equally as rich and varied: Although mostly temperate, there are a number of other climates, including tropical, arid, and polar. In addition, the country's terrain varies widely and includes plains, piedmont, mountains, and deserts. These facts and much more are highlighted in The United States of America. This appealing new book is filled with eye-catching features, such as full-color photographs and detailed maps, making it the ideal exploration of the people, culture, history, geography, environment, economy, and government of this multifaceted nation.
Excerpted from The United States by Charles F. Gritzner
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The United States is the world's third-largest country in terms of both size and population, which is one of the world's most ethnically and socially diverse. It also has the most powerful and technologically advanced economy in the world, and its per-capita income ranks among the world's highest. Its climate is equally as rich and varied: although mostly temperate, there are a number of other climates, including tropical, arid, and polar. In addition, the country's terrain varies widely and includes plains, piedmont, mountains, and deserts. These facts and much more are highlighted in ""The United States"". This appealing new book is filled with eye-catching features, such as full-color photographs and detailed maps, making it the ideal exploration of the people, culture, history, geography, environment, economy, and government of this multifaceted nation.
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