本书採用真实地道的语言材料，从不同方面向中国学生介绍英美国家社会与文化现象。通过本书的学习可以进一步增进中国学生对英美国家社会与文化的了解，并透过社会的表象了解英美国家文化核心。
基本介绍
- 书名：英美国家社会与文化
- 作者：董晓波
- ISBN：978-7-5121-1722-8
- 页数：250
- 出版社：清华大学出版社
- 出版时间：2014
- 装帧：平装
- 开本：16
内容简介
《英美国家社会与文化》是一本为英语专业学生和非英语专业英语爱好者所编写的关于英语国家社会与文化的基础读本，内容既包括了英国、美国、澳大利亚、加拿大、纽西兰、印度、南非等主要英语国家的地理气候、土地面积、人文状况、政治经济等方面的概况，也包括了对这些英语国家的文学、教育、宗教、音乐、媒体、建筑和生活方式等的简介。
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 Svstem
Supplementary Reading Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Knowledge Expansion United Kingdom's Legislatures
Chapter 4 Economy
Supplementary Reading John Maynard Keynes
Knowledge Expansion British National and Regional Variation
Chapter 5 Education
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
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 Food
Chapter 10 Customs and Etiquettes
Text Festivals and Customs
Supplementary ReadingJohn 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
Text Birth and Development of United States of America
Supplementary Reading The Great Depression