CHAPTER 1 PHILOSOPHY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION
Introduction
Greek Rationalism
The Middle Ages
The Renaissance
Modern Philosophy
Modern Philosophical Trends
Summary
CHAPTER 2 GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
Introduction
General Characteristics of the United Kingdom
Water： The Key Geographical Feature
Geographical History
Surface Features and Geography——by Political Region
Current Situation
Commonwealth
CHAPTER 3 HISTORY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
Prehistory to the Norman Conquest
The Making of a Nation： From the Norman Conquest to the Renaissance
The Tudors： Sea Power and Protestantism
Founding of the British Empire
England in Revolution： Representative and Constitutional Government
England in the Eighteenth Century： The Age of Reason
Napoleonic Wars and a Century of Slow Reforms
Nineteenth Century Imperialism
Twentieth-Century England： Crisis of Identity
Appendixes
CHAPTER 4 BRITISH ECONOMY
Introduction
Highlights of Britains Economic Development
Britains Prosperity Today
Britains Economic System： A Unique Mix
Consumer Expenditure
Industrial Structure and Output
International Trade
Taxation and Public Spending
Economic Policy
CHAPTER 5 BRITISH CULTURE
Introduction
The British People——General Traits
Entertainment
Conclusion
CHAPTER 6 BRITISH EDUCATION
Introduction
Medieval England——Church and Class
IRenaissance Education
Eighteenth Century——What Is Correct English
neteenth Century——Class Struggle and Change
wentieth Century——Reform， Socialism and Conservatism
Conclusion
CHAPTER 7 GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES
Introduction
Economic Activities
Rural， Suburban， and Urban Living Patterns
Physiographic Subdivisions of the United States
Geologic Processes Shape the Nations Physical and Human Geography
Energy and Mineral Resources Required for a Modern Society
Summary： The United States——"A Land of Contrasts".
CHAPTER 8 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
Introduction
Native Americans
Colonial North America
The Founding of the United States
Forming A New Nation
VINationalism and the Economy Westward Expansion
The Industrial Revolution and Social Reforms
XThe American Civil War and Reconstruction
Industrialization， Capitalism， and Monopolies
The United States Becomes a World Power
The Post World War I Period
World War 11
The Post World War Period (1945- 1989)
Modern Times
Conclusion
Appendixes
CHAPTER 9BRITISH AND AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Introduction
Politics
Political Legitimacy
Absolutism and Constitutionalism
Democracy
Indirect or Representative Democracy
Elections
The Assembly Model
Conclusion
Appendixes
CHAPTER 10THE ECONOMY OF THE UNITED STATES
Introduction and Overview
History and Growth
Commercial and Nonprofit Firms
Households
overnment and the Economy
International Trade
Problems and Challenges for the U.S. Economy
CHAPTER 11 AMERICAN SOCIETY
Introduction
Individuals
Families
Groups
ganizations
Socioeconomic Classes， Status and Roles
Race and Ethnicity
Other Social Issues
Social Changes and Global Connections
CHAPTER 12 AMERICAN CULTURE
Introduction
Materialism and the Mass Media
IIndividual Style and Personal Rites of Passage
IVManners
VFood and Meals
VIHousing
Pets
Leisure Activities
Holidays
American Values
CHAPTER 13EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES
Introduction
Issues in American Basic Education
Higher Education
Conclusion
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