Why manners matter : the case for civilized behavior in a barbarous world / Lucinda Holdforth.
Material type:
TextPublication details: New York : Amy Einhorn Books/G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2009.Edition: 1st American edDescription: 172, [1] p. ; 19 cmISBN: - 0399155325
- 9780399155321
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult Book
|
Main Library | NonFiction | 395 H727 | Available | 33111005707035 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In the spirit of "On Bullshit" comes a wonderfully erudite and entertaining essay about manners. Citing everyone from Proust to "Borat," Holdforth shows how manners are the cornerstone of civilization.
Originally published: 2007.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]).
Because man is an animal -- Because manners are more important than laws -- Because manners nurture our equality -- Because sovereignty demands self-sovereignty -- Because who else can we call on? -- Because McDonald's doesn't own manners -- Because manners give us dignity.