Calvert's Guide to the British: Volume One: British Sterotypes in Order of Social Rank (Calvert's Guide to the British: British Sterotypes in Order of Social Rank)

Calvert, John; Powell, Michael

Language: English

Published by That Company Called IF, 2012

1903413400 / 9781903413401

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400 Pages, copiously illustrated, very good condition DJ with light edgewear, book itself near fine condition, no markings, as new. Calvert’s Guide to The British British stereotypes in order of social rank This is a great weighty tome of snobbery, a wedge of acid tongued closely observed stereotyping straining with humour against the political correctness of our time, it leaves no stone unthrown in its pursuit of a deeply revealing snapshot of the British as they are today. It’s a Debretts for the modern age (but far more useful and fun) mashed up with the Top Trumps card game, not listing blood line and heritage, but marking out folk through rigid British tribal lines, showing their foibles and attitudes, their pretentions and values, pointing out where they choose to live, how they wish to be seen, their weaknesses and their strengths and what they think they are, also woven in are some funny, dismissive and very irreverent observations about each type mentioned. It’s fun and if you’re looking for validation of your xenophobic or snobbish views then you’re both missing the point and a sense of humour. The book has delightful colour illustrations associated with each stereotype listed, along with an introductory paragraph and a clear list of their characteristics.

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Calvert's Guide to the British: Volume One: British Sterotypes in Order of Social Rank (Calvert's Guide to the British: British Sterotypes in Order of Social Rank)
Author
Calvert, John; Powell, Michael
Publisher
That Company Called IF
Publication year
2012
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1903413400
ISBN 13
9781903413401
Illustrator
Bulmer, Tim
Edition
1st Edition.
Item weight
1.2 kilograms

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