英美国家社会与文化

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

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