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An uncommon history of common courtesy : how manners shaped the world / Bethanne Patrick.
With engaging and artfully presented text, including sidebars on media mavens throughout history, social gaffes, and archaic manners, this book is as entertaining as it is informative. Readers delve into cultural similarities and differences through lively passages, colorful photography, and sidebars on unique history.
Record details
- ISBN: 1426208138 (hbk.)
- ISBN: 9781426208133 (hbk.)
- Physical Description: 303 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic ; 2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Shake hands, tip hats -- Say the magic words -- Elbows off the table -- Rank's privileges -- All in the family -- The game of life -- On the road again -- Getting & spending. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Etiquette > History. Manners and customs. United States > Civilization > Miscellanea. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | BJ 1821 .P38 2011 | 30775305474711 | General Collection | Available | - |
An Uncommon History of Common Courtesy : How Manners Shaped the World
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An Uncommon History of Common Courtesy : How Manners Shaped the World
Bethanne Patrick is a writer and book critic who blogs as The Book Maven. A graduate of Smith College with a master's from the University of Virginia, she hosts an online author interview show for PBS affiliate WETA. Her features, profiles, and reviews have appeared in The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, The Writer, and People.
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