目录 Part One British Society and Culture Chapter 1 History and Territory Text Introduction to British Empire Supplementary Reading The Development of the United Kingdom in Early 19th Century Knowledge Expansion Battle of Waterloo Chapter 2 System of Government and Political Parties Text Introduction to British Government and Main Parties Supplementary Reading Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Knowledge Expansion Parties and Politics Chapter 3 Justice and Law Text British Legal System Supplementary Reading Supreme Court of the United Kingdom Knowledge Expansion United Kingdom's Legislatures Chapter 4 Economy Text British Industries Supplementary Reading John Maynard Keynes Knowledge Expansion British National and Regional Variation Chapter 5 Education Text British Education System Supplementary Reading Eton College Knowledge Expansion British Top 10 Universities in 2010 Chapter 6 Healthcare Text Healthcare in the United Kingdom Supplementary Reading Emergency Medical Services in the United Kingdom Knowledge Expansion Funding Healthcare System Chapter 7 Press,Radio and Television Text Introduction to British Media Supplementary Reading Tabloid Knowledge Expansion Top Ten World-Known Business Newspapers Chapter 8 Literature and Poems Text Development of British Literature and Poems Supplementary Reading J.K. Rowling Knowledge Expansion Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare Chapter 9 Food and Drink Text Delicious British Food and Drink Supplementary Reading Changes in Eating Habits Knowledge Expansion Ten Fun Facts You May not Know About British Chapter 10 Customs and Etiquettes Text Festivals and Customs Supplementary Reading John Bull & Uncle Sam Knowledge Expansion Pubs Chapter 11 Religion and Beliefs Text Anglicanism--the State Religion of Britain Supplementary Reading Worldwide Distribution of Anglican Church Knowledge Expansion Focus of Unity:The Archbishop of Canterbury Chapter 12 Scenic Spots and Historical Sites Text London: A Thrilling Place Supplementary Reading London Eye Knowledge Expansion Recommended Museums in London Part Two American Society and Culture Chapter 1 Origin and History Text Birth and Development of United States of America Supplementary Reading The Great Depression Knowledge Expansion Nicknames for Some Cities in the U.S. Chapter 2 System of Government and Political Parties Text American Government and Political Parties Supplementary Reading Democratic versus Republican Perspectives Knowledge Expansion Current U. S. Supreme Court Justices Chapter 3 Economy Text The Freedom of American Economy Supplementary Reading Structure of Federal Reserve System Knowledge Expansion New York Stock Exchange Chapter 4 Literature Text The Development of American Literature Supplementary Reading Walt Whitman and His Works Knowledge Expansion American Literary Awards Chapter 5 Arts Text Diversified Music and Dances in the United States Supplementary Reading Golden Age of Hollywood Knowledge Expansion Top 10 Broadway Musicals & Shows Chapter 6 Science and Technology Text Advanced Science and Technology of the United States Supplementary Reading Silicon Valley Knowledge Expansion Timeline of United States Inventions after 2000 Chapter 7 Sports and Recreation Text My Super Bowl Journey:Jared Retkofsky Supplementary Reading Why Do We Love Sports? Knowledge Expansion The Most Popular American Sports Today Chapter 8 Education Text Ivy League Schools versus State Schools Supplementary Reading Harvard Attempting to Put End to Final Exams Knowledge Expansion President of U. S. and Their Education Chapter 9 Traditional Holidays and Celebrations Text Halloween Supplementary Reading Valentine's Day Knowledge Expansion American Holidays Chapter 10 Religions and Faith Text Freedom of Religion: Separating Church and State Supplementary Reading A Brief Introduction to Nathaniel Hawthorne Knowledge Expansion The Scarlet Letter Chapter 11 Famous Sightseeing Text A Tribute: Yellowstone National Park Supplementary Reading In Hawaii, Thanksgiving Moves to the Beach Knowledge Expansion Top Ten U. S. Travel Destinations Chapter 12 American Black and Nationalities Text Black Power & Black Pride Supplementary Reading Michael Jackson's Black Experience Knowledge Expansion THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION《解放黑奴宣言》 参考文献
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