Contemporary America

Duncan and Goddard (both of the U. of Copenhagen, Denmark) present a general introduction to U.S. politics and society that seems, for the most part, to be written for a European audience. Similarly structured to other books of its type, the text carries chapters on history; land and people; government; the political system; society; religion, education, and social policy; culture; the economy; and foreign policy. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

RUSSELL DUNCAN is Professor of American History and Social Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

JOSEPH GODDARD teaches American Politics, Society and History at the English Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.