Outline Series
This collection of Outline Series includes American History, American Literature, American Economy, American Government, and American Geography.
Outline Series
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Outline of the U.S. Economy
The U.S. economy of the 21st century little resembles that of the 18th century, but acceptance of change and embrace of competition remain unchanged. Download Bahasa Indonesia (PDF/47MB) »
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Outline of the U.S. Government
What makes U.S. government uniquely American...its Constitution, the separation of powers, the concept of “checks and balances,” the decentralized roles of state and local governments, and a citizenry with wide opportunity to be part of it all. Download Bahasa Indonesia (PDF/31MB) »
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Outline of American Literature
The Outline of American literature, newly revised, traces the paths of American narrative, fiction, poetry and drama as they move from pre-colonial times into the present, through such literary movements as romanticism, realism and experimentation. Download Bahasa Indonesia (PDF/11MB) »
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Outline of American Geography
This publication considers the physical environment of the United States — landforms, climate, soils, and vegetation — in terms of its impact on the country's cultural, regional, and political development. Download Bahasa Indonesia (PDF/50MB) »
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Outline of the U.S. Legal System
This Outline covers the history and organization of the federal and state judicial systems; the criminal and civil court processes; the background, qualifications, and selection of federal judges; the role of other participants (lawyers, defendants, interest groups) in the judicial process; and the implementation and impact of judicial policies. Download Bahasa Indonesia (PDF/25MB) »
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Outline of U.S. History
A chronological look at how the United States took shape -- from its origins as an obscure set of colonies on the Atlantic coast a little more than 200 years ago into what one political analyst today calls "the first universal nation. Download Bahasa Indonesia (PDF/12MB) »