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| American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture (3rd Edition) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Maryanne Kearny Datesman, Joann Crandall, Edward N. Kearny
Publisher: Pearson ESL
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 25115
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 296
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8 x 0.6
ISBN: 0131500864
Dewey Decimal Number: 428.64
EAN: 9780131500860
ASIN: 0131500864
Publication Date: January 8, 2005
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 American culture from the outside August 25, 2008
I used this book recently teaching an advanced ESL class, and I found it as interesting for me as it was for the students. The chapters are organized around a set of principles that, in the authors' view, define American society and culture, and it's written specifically for foreign born residents of the US. Among the subjects treated are religion in the US, American business, the West and the frontier tradition, race, families, the legal system, etc. It was fascinating for me to read along with my students from a fresh perspective. An American might argue with the nuances--is there really a "national religion" of belief in God and patriotism, for example? I'm not sure I'd call it that, but that's only a detail. I can even see this book being used in a high school history course--I thought the explanations of the links between history and culture were fascinating. Highly recommended.
A Wonderful Book for Advanced ESL Students. April 10, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I borrowed a copy of its second edition a few days ago and have just finish it. I just love this book. I wish that I would have a chance to read this book a few years ago.
Feedback on American Ways February 7, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is absolutely recommended for new immigrants to the US. It requires an advanced level of English proficiency. It gives the reader an idea why Americans behave the way they do. It's a sociology textbook.
Excellent material for foreign students studying American Culture~! November 10, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's Simple, easy, and clear~!
For the foreign students who want to study American culture and values, it's the best choice.
Particulary, Ameriacan beliefs and values and American Government and Politics are recommendabe parts of this book.
It was very useful for a text material of the cousework such as "Anglo-Amirian Culture and History", or "Understandin American History".
Highly recommended~!!!
Scarlet
Easy-to-read introduction December 7, 2002
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is an excellent introduction to American culture, and easy enough to read to be used with foreign students. The follow-up and supplementary exercises and suggestions at the end of each chapter are particularly helpful. I only wish I had enough time to use more of them.
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