Joseph Goddard is Associate Professor of American Studies, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Russell Duncan is Professor of History, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

This remains the go-to text for an understanding of the contemporary United States. It continues to be the leading source for information for my undergraduates who wish to gain an in-depth appreciation of the USA, its historical roots and those events which have shaped the America of today.

• Introduction1. History2. Land and People3. Government4. Politics and Democracy5. Society6. Religion, Education, Social Policy7. Culture, Media, Sports8. The Economy9. Global Politics10. Prospects

Joseph Goddard is Associate Professor of American Studies, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Russell Duncan is Professor of History, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

This remains the go-to text for an understanding of the contemporary United States. It continues to be the leading source for information for my undergraduates who wish to gain an in-depth appreciation of the USA, its historical roots and those events which have shaped the America of today.

• Introduction1. History2. Land and People3. Government4. Politics and Democracy5. Society6. Religion, Education, Social Policy7. Culture, Media, Sports8. The Economy9. Global Politics10. Prospects

Joseph Goddard is Associate Professor of American Studies, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Russell Duncan is Professor of History, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

This remains the go-to text for an understanding of the contemporary United States. It continues to be the leading source for information for my undergraduates who wish to gain an in-depth appreciation of the USA, its historical roots and those events which have shaped the America of today.

• Introduction1. History2. Land and People3. Government4. Politics and Democracy5. Society6. Religion, Education, Social Policy7. Culture, Media, Sports8. The Economy9. Global Politics10. Prospects