Foreign Customs Series - United States

Author: Yang Xu
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Publish Date: 2003-08-22
Features: The United States is a vast and resource-rich country, holding an important position among world nations. This book focuses on introducing the ethnic customs, food, clothing, housing, and transportation, social etiquette, marriage and funeral customs, and various festivals of the United States, as well as briefly covering its man-made wonders and natural landscapes. With over 200 years of history since its founding, the United States boasts colorful man-made wonders and natural landscapes. It has distinctive ethnic characteristics and lifestyles. The American people are passionate, witty, and full of creative vitality. Their customs are influenced by their ethnic composition, religious beliefs, and geographical environment, as well as by their developed economy and scientific and cultural achievements, all of which are closely tied to the country's historical evolution. To provide readers with a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the formation and development of American customs, this book also offers a general introduction to the geography, climate, ethnicity, religion, history, and economy of the United States. The book primarily focuses on the common customs, etiquette, and lifestyles of the American people. As for the Native Americans, who were the earliest inhabitants of the Americas, many of their ancient customs are still practiced in the United States today. This ethnic group has a unique status, and Chapter 12 of the book is dedicated to a detailed discussion of them.