|
• Dynamic English
An Electronic Journal of the U.S. Department of State, August 2007
This edition of eJournal USA discusses forces that shape and change everyday English. From cultural and international influences, such as words that come directly, or in a changed form from another language, to popular media, including movies, music and sports, to changes arising from technological developments, the authors present examples of ways English changes daily. Other articles describe the process of language change, and tips for deciphering slang.
• The Movie Business Today
An Electronic Journal of the U.S. Department of State, June 2007
This issue of eJournal USA analyzes the increasing internationalization of the film industry, both in terms of audiences and filmmaking talent; the rise of a more personal style of independent filmmaking in recent years; the market for foreign-produced films in the United States; and the effects of the Internet and the digital revolution on how movies get made and distributed.
• The State Department at Work in the 21st Century: Global Actions
An Electronic Journal of the U.S. Department of State, February 2007
This edition of eJournal USA presents descriptions of how several State Department offices and bureaus work together to accomplish the department's mission—"to create a more secure, democratic, and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community."
• Transforming the Culture of Corruption
An Electronic Journal of the U.S. Department of State, December 2006
In recent years, through a series of international agreements, a global framework for combating corruption has begun to emerge. Individual countries can now make their anticorruption efforts more effective by vigorously implementing anti-corruption commitments and relying on international cooperation.
• Disability and Ability
An Electronic Journal of the U.S. Department of State, November 2006
Opening with President Bush's proclamation on the 16th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this edition of eJournal USA follows three themes from his speech; Guarding the Rights of Others, Building on the Progress, and Celebrating the Contributions.
• Women of Influence
An Electronic Journal of the U.S. Department of State, October 2006
To commemorate International Women's Day, March 8, and National Women's History Month, we have created an electronic publication that highlights the achievements of some notable women in American history and their role in shaping today's democratic society in the United States.
• Sharing Science: Global Partnerships
An Electronic Journal of the U.S. Department of State, October 2006
Science is an inherently international undertaking in which researchers share the results of their work with a scientific community that spans the planet, through a growing array of collaborative efforts, technical journals, conferences, the Internet, and dedicated high-bandwidth data networks for research and education.
• Information USA
Web portal by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP)
Information USA is an authoritative resource for foreign audiences seeking information and informed commentary on American society, culture, and politics.
• Rebuilding and Resilience. Five Years After 9/11
An Electronic Journal of the U.S. Department of State.
This journal examines how the United States has rebounded and how the international community has rebuilt and come together to condemn terrorism in the five years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Highlights include articles about the rebuilding of the area around the World Trade Center, U.S. government efforts to facilitate travel to the United States, an interfaith roundtable, planned 9/11 memorials, and how survivors are rebuilding their lives.
• Snapshot USA
An Electronic Journal of the U.S. Department of State.
This edition of eJournal USA is designed to provide a central resource for information about the United States. It is but an introduction, tailored to the current generation of young people around the world, containing many facts and statistics, but also essays which describe a little of how Americans think about their country and the world.
• Portrait of the USA
Electronic publication by the U.S. Department of State
Brief reviews of the following topics: people; geography; history; government; business; education; science and medicine; religion; social services; the arts; sports and entertainment; and the media.
|
D
Meet the USA
