Culture Wars in America: An Encyclopedia of Issues, Viewpoints, and Voices
- ISBN-10
- 1784027081
- ISBN-13
- 9781784027087
- Category
- Culture conflict
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014
- Authors
- James Ciment, Roger Chapman
Description
The term "culture wars" refers to the political and sociological polarization that has characterized American society the past several decades. This new edition provides an enlightening and comprehensive A-to-Z ready reference, now with supporting primary documents, on major topics of contemporary importance for students, teachers, and the general reader.
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