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American Ways: A Guide for Foreigners in the United States

This title seeks to provide insights into the American psyche and character. It looks at American values, assumptions and ways of reasoning to help foreigners to understand the enigmatic Americans. This edition features a new chapter on race and ethnic relations.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 328 pages

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