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Brit-Think, Ameri-Think: A Transatlantic Survival Guide, Revised Edition

AUTHOR Walmsley, Jane; Walmsley, Jane
PUBLISHER Penguin Publishing Group (02/25/2003)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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When it comes to understanding the great cultural ocean that divides Brits and Yanks, it's not just our vocabulary but also our attitudes that differ. This irreverent guide surveys a whole gamut of British-American divergences, from sex to food, from pets to religion, from sports to money, and from war to-most divergent of all-humor. Entertaining and invaluable, Brit-Think, Ameri-Think has been updated to reflect changes in political, cultural, and social trends, and includes new chapters on cultural icons Oprah Winfrey and Bridget Jones, and on Brit-cool vs. Ameri-cool.
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ISBN-13: 9780142001349
ISBN-10: 0142001341
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 160
Carton Quantity: 44
Product Dimensions: 5.14 x 0.43 x 7.76 inches
Weight: 0.28 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Social Science | General
Social Science | General
Social Science | Special Interest - Business
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 303.482
Library of Congress Control Number: 2002072818
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Perfect for tourists, business travelers, Anglophiles, and Yankophiles, this book is an irreverent and indispensable guide to understanding the great cultural ocean that divides Britain and America.
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When it comes to understanding the great cultural ocean that divides Brits and Yanks, it's not just our vocabulary but also our attitudes that differ. This irreverent guide surveys a whole gamut of British-American divergences, from sex to food, from pets to religion, from sports to money, and from war to-most divergent of all-humor. Entertaining and invaluable, Brit-Think, Ameri-Think has been updated to reflect changes in political, cultural, and social trends, and includes new chapters on cultural icons Oprah Winfrey and Bridget Jones, and on Brit-cool vs. Ameri-cool.
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