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- 2011410148 abstract "This is not a book about etiquette. It is a book about qualities that these days are seen as rather old-fashioned, unnecessary or quaint, about a way of behaving that no one really has time for anymore, but which, the author argues, is vital for the recovery and survival of our world. Manners reflect the values of the society from which they spring and influence the direction that society takes. Manners matter, not because manners are an absolute good in themselves, but because they beneficially shape how we interact with each other, how we make things work, how we nurture our individual humanity and our wider communities. If civilization matters, then so do manners. Manners matter because they lead to happier, kinder and more effective societies. This delightful and incisive short book takes the themes of Lynne Truss's 'Talk to the Hand' one step further and will entertain, provoke and satisfy anyone who has ever been frustrated by the rudeness of others.".
- 2011410148 contributor B12282075.
- 2011410148 created "2007.".
- 2011410148 date "2007".
- 2011410148 date "2007.".
- 2011410148 dateCopyrighted "2007.".
- 2011410148 description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-174).".
- 2011410148 description "This is not a book about etiquette. It is a book about qualities that these days are seen as rather old-fashioned, unnecessary or quaint, about a way of behaving that no one really has time for anymore, but which, the author argues, is vital for the recovery and survival of our world. Manners reflect the values of the society from which they spring and influence the direction that society takes. Manners matter, not because manners are an absolute good in themselves, but because they beneficially shape how we interact with each other, how we make things work, how we nurture our individual humanity and our wider communities. If civilization matters, then so do manners. Manners matter because they lead to happier, kinder and more effective societies. This delightful and incisive short book takes the themes of Lynne Truss's 'Talk to the Hand' one step further and will entertain, provoke and satisfy anyone who has ever been frustrated by the rudeness of others.".
- 2011410148 extent "174 p. ;".
- 2011410148 identifier "1741668700 (hbk)".
- 2011410148 identifier "9781741668704 (hbk)".
- 2011410148 issued "2007".
- 2011410148 issued "2007.".
- 2011410148 language "eng".
- 2011410148 publisher "North Sydney, N.S.W. : Random House Australia,".
- 2011410148 subject "Courtesy.".
- 2011410148 subject "Etiquette.".
- 2011410148 subject "GT76 .H65 2007".
- 2011410148 subject "Manners and customs.".
- 2011410148 subject "Social values.".
- 2011410148 title "Why manners matter : the case for civilised behaviour in a barbarous world / Lucinda Holdforth.".
- 2011410148 type "text".