Respectable
Lynsey Hanley
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Respectable
Published
2016
Publisher
Allen Lane (an Imprint of Penguin Books Ltd.)
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9781846142062
ISBN-10
1846142067
Description
"We talk a lot about the role class plays in British society, but how exactly do we move from one 'class' to another - and, if we can do so, what effect does it have on us? In this powerful book, part memoir, part social analysis, Lynsey Hanley explains that to be 'respectable' is to be neither rough nor posh, neither rich nor especially poor. Drawing on her own experience growing up on the Birmingham estate of Chelmsley Wood - living through the Thatcher years, listening to the Pet Shop Boys and Erasure, reading her parents' Daily Mirror and her grandparents' Sun - Hanley shows how social mobility can be double-edged unless we recognize the psychological impact of class and its creation of self-limiting obstacles." --Publisher description.
Subjects
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Down and Out in Paris and London
The Prince and the Pauper
Howards End
The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African
Vanity Fair
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Respectable?
This edition of Respectable has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Respectable?
For most readers, Respectable typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Respectable?
The estimated word count for Respectable is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Respectable?
Respectable was written by Lynsey Hanley.
When was Respectable published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.