About America, Past and Present: A New Course on the History and Civilization of the USA (The United States of America in the Past and Present: Pro et Contra. Lecture Course. In 2 vols, ed. by V.I. Zhuravleva. 2nd ed., revised and expanded. Moscow: RSUH P
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- Received: 07 May 2026
- Approved after reviewing: 10 May 2026
- Date of publication: 25 Jun. 2026
- УДК / UDK: 821.111(73).0
- Publication Type: Book Review
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- Abstract:
Thе review of a two-volume collection of lectures on American history and civilization, compiled by a team of experts from the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH), Arbatov US and Canada Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg State University, and Samara National Research University, combines a summary of the book with an assessment of its contribution to the study and teaching of American studies. The book consists of seven lecture courses or sections devoted to various aspects of American history and civilization, including government and law, politics, religion, the national question, business and technology, culture and literature, consumerism, advertising, media, sports, tourism, popular culture, cultural diplomacy, the digital age, and the internet. The edition comprises vast bibliography and media files, successfully combines educational value with engaging content, and is intended for researchers, professors and students, as well as a broad readership.
- Keywords: USA history and civilization, university lecture course, American studies, review
- For citation:
Panova, Olga. “About America, Past and Present: A New Course on the History and Civilization of the USA.” Literature of the Americas, no. 20 (2026): 462–475. https://doi.org/10.22455/2541-7894-2026-20-462-475
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