History, Historiology and Historiography of U.S. Cross Cultural Studies

Authors

  • Antonio Sánchez-Bayón, Dr. Universidad Camilo José Cela

Abstract

This article explains the History (past reality), the Historiology (the theories and methods to study the past), and the Historiography (the academic literature) about Cross-Cultural Studies in the U.S.A., from traditional and native subjects (i.e. American Studies), until the current version. It pays attention to religion, as a relevant factor in the evolution of U.S. culture and its model of social relations.

Keywords:

social communication, American studies, cross-cultural studies, history, historiology, historiography