The U.S.A.: Customs and Institutions, Fourth Edition
The U.S.A.improves students¿ reading comprehension while also providing a useful overview of American culture and traditions.With an increased emphasis on the reading-writing connection, this edition has been revised to include updated research and statistics, as well as explanations of current attitudes and customs. A new chapter, ¿High-Tech Communications,¿ discusses the impact of technology on major areas of life in the United States.Other new features include:Pre-readingand¿guess¿ questionsfor each chapter.Completelynew illustrations,including many photographs and cartoons.Comprehension checksthroughout each reading.Longer,morevaried exerciseswith additional paired and smallgroup work.Includes aTeacher¿s Manualwith valuable teaching tips, background information, exercise answers, and tests for each chapter.