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A short history of rudeness : manners, morals, and misbehavior in modern America / Mark Caldwell

This social history traces the evolution of American etiquette and the decline of traditional manners in public and private life. It examines how behavioural standards change over time and argues that past social codes cannot be reinstated.
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