democracy at the crossroads Goddard, Joseph 1962- creator author. Duncan, Russell author. text bibliography Print books. nyu 2022 Sixth edition. monographic eng

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385 pages illustrations, maps 24 cm. "This sixth-edition of a well-established and popular introduction to life in the United States covers everything from US politics, society and culture, to the country's history, economy and place on the world stage. With extensive use of empirical data and illustrative material, Contemporary United States offers readers critical commentary on key political developments and allows them to place this within a wider historical and cultural context. This new edition offers coverage of all of the latest domestic and international developments, including: -The continuing divide between rich and poor, addressing social, legal, economic, and political inequality -The domestic and international ramifications of the Covid-19-induced recession -The rise of China -The return of Putin -The complexity of problems in North Korea, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan -The #MeToo and the Black Lives Matter movements -The ongoing wars on Terror -Trump's use of 'blunt power' at home and abroad -The Biden administration to date Contemporary United States takes a broad, balanced approach - considering conservative and liberal, pragmatic and idealistic perspectives in each chapter - and draws on ideas and frameworks from across the humanities and social sciences. It is essential reading for those taking modules on contemporary America across degree programmes in American studies and civilization, English studies, history, sociology and politics"-- Introduction -- History -- Land and people -- Government -- Politics and democracy -- Society -- Religion, education, social policy -- Culture, media, sports -- The economy -- Global politics -- Prospects. Joseph Goddard and Russell Duncan. Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-363) and index. n-us--- United States Civilization 1970- United States Civilization 21st century E169.12 .D855 2022 9781350342163 2022013892 DLC 220413 20260309115209.0 22506921 eng