Comics on American Social Culture: A Handbook of English Cultural Knowledge

Author: Luo Shaoqian
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This book is in English-Chinese parallel text, accompanied by beautiful comic illustrations. It covers nearly forty cultural topics related to communication and culture in English-speaking countries, such as the United States, as well as the United Kingdom. For example: How do Americans talk, date, exchange opinions, make invitations, and express emotions? What are their lifestyles, fashion trends, dining culture, community life, sports, entertainment, and adventure styles? What kind of cars, clothing, gifts, food, and jobs do Americans prefer? How are their education, environmental protection, transportation, rituals and ceremonies, families, and health conditions? What are the characteristics of American media? What are the personalities of Americans? Are they punctual? Etc. Additionally, it provides clear and concise introductions to sensitive topics such as aging and women's issues. This book is an ideal reading material for English enthusiasts to understand Western culture and further improve their English skills.