董晓波主编的这本《英美国家社会与文化》遵循“以人为本”的理念，从中国学生实际出发，从不同方面向中国学生介绍英美国家社会与文化现象。全书共24章，分英国篇和美国篇两部分，每章开头有简要的中文概述，结尾对文中涉及的重要背景知识作了较详细的注释。正文主要涵盖了英国、美国这两个典型英语国家的地理、历史、政治、经济、教育、家庭生活、社会风俗和传统等文化知识。全书采用真实地道的语言材料，主要取材于国外报刊杂志以及相关历史文献资料，穿插图表、照片等真实的视觉材料，表现手段活泼，效果生动直观。无论对广大学生还是对英美国家社会与文化感兴趣的其他学习者来说，本书都是一本了解英美社会、积累文化知识、开阔视野、启发思路的良好读物。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，拓宽中国学生的文化视野，帮助中国学生提高英语表达能力，进一步提高跨文化交际的能力。

董晓波主编的这本《英美国家社会与文化》采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，拓宽中国学生的文化视野，帮助中国学生提高英语表达能力，进一步提高跨文化交际的能力。

《英美国家社会与文化》可以作为英语专业基础课——英美国家概况的专业课教材，也可以作为高等院校非英语专业本、专科学生和研究生公选课教材或课外泛读教材，也可供历史学专业英美史方向和对英美国家问题饶有兴趣的学生及希望通过对英美社会与文化知识的学习来提高英语技能的读者使用。

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》

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