American Society and Culture

Author: Wu Fei
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: As humanity enters the 21st century, the spread of information and technology worldwide, international political dialogue and trade exchanges, as well as the sharing of resources and education, all primarily use English as the main medium. The purpose of compiling American Society and Culture is to open a high-speed highway for a vast number of Chinese English learners: First, through rational reasoning, explore the essence of American society and culture, understanding the nature of Western modern civilization frankly and thoroughly; Second, trace the origins, examine the spiritual and material achievements of American society and culture, enumerate its lakes and mountains, cultural landscapes, political systems, national economies, education systems, literature and arts, news media, historical events, national elites, religious customs, sports and entertainment, festivals, and so on, recognizing the knowledge and wisdom that culture has contributed to American society; Third, immerse oneself in the exquisite English language, broaden one's horizons in a relaxed and enjoyable, rhythmically paced manner, improve one's English language proficiency, and step into the realm of the English language with maturity and confidence.