新编英美概况教程

　　A Survey of the United Kingdom and the United States of America is a collection of articles written by American， British and Chinese professors in the related fields. It covers many topics including philosophy， history， geography， politics， economy， education， culture and society. While the information is authentic and up-to-date， the language， being tailored to the needs of learners of English， is easy to read， and even to remember. At the end of each chapter， there are questions offered for reflection or discussion， and notes provided for better understanding. When reading the chapters， learners can not only gain knowledge but improve their English proficiency.

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CHAPTER 1　PHILOSOPHY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION
Ⅰ Introduction
Ⅱ Greek Rationalism
Ⅲ The Middle Ages
Ⅳ The Renaissance
Ⅴ Modern Philosophy
Ⅵ Modern Philosophical Trends
Ⅶ Summary
CHAPTER 2　GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
Ⅰ Introduction
Ⅱ General Characteristics of the United Kingdom
Ⅲ Water: The Key Geographical Feature
Ⅳ Geographical History
Ⅴ Surface Features and Geography--by Political Region
Ⅵ Current Situation
Ⅶ Commonwealth
CHAPTER 3　HISTORY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
Ⅰ Prehistory to the Norman Conquest
Ⅱ The Making of a Nation: From:the NormanConquest to the Renaissance
Ⅲ The Tudors: Sea Power and Protestantism
Ⅳ Founding of the British Empire
Ⅴ England in Revolution: Representative and Constitutional Government
Ⅵ England in the Eighteenth Century: The Age of Reason
Ⅶ Napoleonic Wars and a Century of Slow Reforms
Ⅷ Nineteenth Century Imperialism
Ⅸ Twentieth-Century England: Crisis of Identity
Appendixes
CHAPTER 4　BRITISH ECONOMY
ⅠIntroduction
Ⅱ Highlights of Britains Economic Development
Ⅲ Britains Prosperity Today
Ⅳ Britains Economic System: A Unique Mix
Ⅴ Consumer Expenditure
Ⅵ Industrial Structure and Output
Ⅶ International Trade
Ⅷ Taxation and Public Spending
Ⅸ Economic Policy
CHAPTER 5　BRITISH CULTURE
ⅠIntroduction
Ⅱ The British People--General Traits
Ⅲ Entertainment
Ⅳ Conclusion
CHAPTER 6　BRITISH EDUCATION
Ⅰ Introduction
Ⅱ Medieval
CHAPTER 7　GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES
ⅠIntroduction
Ⅱ Economic Activities
Ⅲ Rural, Suburban, and Urban Living Patterns
Ⅳ Physiographic Subdivisions of the United States
Ⅴ Summary: The United States-- "A Land of Contrasts"
CHAPTER 8　HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
Ⅰ Introduction
Ⅱ Native Americans
Ⅲ Colonial North America
Ⅳ The Founding of the United States
Ⅴ Forming a New Nation
Ⅵ Nationalism and the Economy
Ⅶ Westward Expansion
Ⅷ The Industrial Revolution and Social Reforms
Ⅸ The American Civil War and Reconstruction
Ⅹ Industrialization, Capitalism, and Monopolies
Ⅺ The United States Becomes a World Power
ⅩⅡThe Post World War Ⅰ Period
ⅩⅢ World War Ⅱ
ⅩⅣ The Post World War Ⅱ Period: The Cold War
ⅩⅤ The Post War Period: Domestic Issues
ⅩⅥ Conclusion
ⅩⅦ Appendixes
CHAPTER 9　BRITISH AND AMERICAN GOVERNMENTS
ⅠIntroduction
Ⅱ Politics
ⅢPolitical Legitimacy
Ⅳ Absolutism and Constitutionalism
Ⅴ Democracy
Ⅵ Indirect or Representative Democracy
Ⅶ Elections
Ⅷ The Assembly Model
Ⅸ Conclusion
Appendixes
CHAPTER 10　THE ECONOMY OF THE UNITED STATES
Ⅰ Introduction and Overview
Ⅱ　History and Growth
Ⅲ Commercial and Nonprofit Firms
Ⅳ Households
Ⅴ Government and the Economy
Ⅵ International Trade
Ⅶ Problems and Challenges for the US Economy
CHAPTER 11　AMERICAN SOCIETY
ⅠIntroduction
Ⅱ Individuals
Ⅲ Families
Ⅳ Groups
Ⅴ Organizations
Ⅶ Race and Ethnicity
Ⅷ Other Social Issues
Ⅸ Social Changes and Global Connections
CHAPTER 12　AMERICAN CULTURE
ⅠIntroduction
Ⅱ Materialism and the Mass Media
Ⅲ Individual Style and Personal Rites of Passage
Ⅳ Manners
Ⅴ Food and Meals
Ⅵ Housing
Ⅶ Pets
Ⅷ Leisure Activities
Ⅸ Holidays
Ⅹ American Values
CHAPTER 13 EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES
ⅠIntroduction
Ⅱ Issues in American Basic Education
Ⅲ Higher Education
Ⅳ Conclusion
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