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Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, but always irreverent, this compendium of information about issues affecting contemporary American life will be most appreciated by those who already have some knowledge of government, religion, history, and current events. Readers can browse through the text, documentary photos, and cartoons to engage intellectually with the many questions the authors bring to the fore. Reading list, websites. Ind.