As William Gay, distinguished adviser to the last edition, so aptly
notes, the United States is "a country that is never what you think
it is." Since that edition was introduced nearly ten years ago, the
country has been struggling with troubling, divisive events and
issues, especially the September 11, 2001, attacks and the
resulting War on Terror. Despite these extraordinary times, the
United States still holds promise and opportunity for those who
take the time to understand it. Jef Davis, a seasoned
interculturalist and long-time adviser to international travelers,
had succeeded as few could in creating an important new version of
Living in the U.S.A. that will guide you through the confusing,
conflicted, exciting country and its diverse population at an
extraordinary time in history. New material and significantly
revised chapters help you understand: American Cultures, such as
sections on African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, Native
peoples, retirees, gays and lesbians and the disables, underscoring
the incredible diversity of culture and values that comprise the
American population; Twenty-First Century Issues, for example the
continued rise in religious fundamentalism in the U.S. and abroad
and the tension between security and personal liberties; Getting
Here and Getting Settled, including security at the airport and
elsewhere and new and trying immigration regulations. Short-term
visitors to the U.S. will find advice for surviving customs and
immigration, finding as apartment, doing business, obtaining health
care, and navigating the supermarket, bank, and post office. If you
plan to stay longer, you will find practical pointers for getting
along at work, school, and at home; buying a house; making and
keeping American friends; and understanding dominant American
values in a diverse and complex society. Living in the U.S.A. is a
comprehensive guide to attitudes, customs, manners and daily life
in the United States.
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