Discovering American Culture

This is a survey of American culture for English learners. Many books on American culture focus on the history of the country and the people. ""Discovering American Culture"", now in a second edition, is unique in offering an accessible survey to life in American - how Americans communicate, how we work, how the educational system works, what family life is like, and how we enjoy sports. The book opens with an introduction to the study of culture.The second edition features updated readings and updated visual and content information, academic strategies highlighted in language boxes, and a focus on vocabulary.