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Star-Spangled Manners In Which Miss Manners Defends American Etiquette Hardcover

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Personalized
No
Source Language
English
Subject
Etiquette, General
ISBN
9780393048612
Subject Area
Référence, History
Publication Name
Star-Spangled Manners : in Which Miss Manners Defends American Etiquette (Fora Change)
Item Length
8.5 in
Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.
Publication Year
2002
Type
Not Available
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.1 in
Author
Judith Martin
Item Width
5.7 in
Item Weight
16.9 Oz
Number of Pages
320 Pages

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"Star-Spangled Manners" pays playful homage to the American character, plus the revolutionary roots and creative independence of our newly minted manners.

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Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.
ISBN-10
0393048616
ISBN-13
9780393048612
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2320411

Product Key Features

Author
Judith Martin
Publication Name
Star-Spangled Manners : in Which Miss Manners Defends American Etiquette (Fora Change)
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Etiquette, General
Publication Year
2002
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Référence, History
Number of Pages
320 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.5 in
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Width
5.7 in
Item Weight
16.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

LCCN
2002-008352
Lc Classification Number
Bj1853.M298 2002
Reviews
"Wonderfully wicked....A bracingly sensible guide to living peaceably together." -- Francine Prose (Elle) "Wryly perceptive [and] historically informed." -- BookPage "Peerless....analyzes every aspect of American life and the rituals that both define and undermine our culture." -- Booklist "A well-argued essay that describes a specifically American etiquette." -- Smithsonian "A fascinating genealogy and spirited defense of our rough-and-ready American manners." -- Boston Globe "[Martin] has made etiquette writing an exercise in wit." -- Book Magazine "A quick and entertaining romp through American history and mores. Highly recommended." -- The Daily Observer "Incisive...Amusing." -- Wall Street Journal "A fascinating account of how we have arrived at the standards of etiquette we follow-or disregard-today. Those who pay attention will be rewarded with keen insights." -- Christian Science Monitor "[Martin] has a keen eye and merry wit." -- Charleston Post and Courier
Copyright Date
2003
Intended Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes

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